Horse Racing News
Horse Racing News
Personal Drum wins Hiskens
The Chris Hyland trained Personal Drum was yesterday crowned the nation's champion jumper of the season when he added the $200,000 Hiskens Steeplechase to his Grand National Steeplechase win.
Durden and Drum beat their rivals to claim championship glory
Craig Durden and Personal Drum wrapped up victory in their respective categories of the inaugural JJ Houlahan Jumps Championship with their win in Saturday's $200,000 Dominant Hiskens Steeplechase at Moonee Valley.
Wunderwood to be aimed at Melbourne Cup
Wunderwood has been purchased by Mike Watt, the former part owner of Irish Champion stayer Vinnie Roe trained by Melbourne Cup winning trainer Dermot Weld.
Arc winner takes King George
Last year’s Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe winner Hurricane Run took out the King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Diamond Stakes at Ascot overnight.
Interfere Inquiry Summation
Racing NSW stewards yesterday issued their summation into their findings of the Inerfere Inquiry held since the running of the Rotary Health Research Handicap at Rosehill Gardens on 6th May 2006.
Fallon loses appeal
Six time champion jockey Kieren Fallon has failed in his High Court bid to have his British riding ban, imposed on him by the Horseracing Regulatory Authority, lifted.
Brown to resume August 14
Sydney Jockey Corey Brown will be back in the saddle on Auguest 14 after the Board of Stewards of the Hong Kong Jockey Club agreed to a request from Brown to vary the penalty imposed on him by the Racing Stewards.
Robinson appeal date rescheduled
NSW licensed jockey Allan Robinson's appeal against a three month suspension will now be heard by the Appeal Panel at 9am on Friday, 11th August 2006.
Diva to join Racing Greats
The star performers of the 2005/06 Australian racing season will be recognised next Wednesday night 2 August when Premier Technology Group presents the Australian Champion Racehorse of the Year Awards at Crown’s Palladium in Melbourne.
Laing stranglehold on 2006 Dominant Hiskens Steeplechase
In form trainer Robbie Laing appears to have a stranglehold on this Saturday’s $202,000 Dominant Hiskens Steeplechase (3721m) after accepting with four runners.
Munce has to play waiting game
Australian jockey Christopher Munce will have to play the waiting game with the Hong Kong Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) still not ready to table their report to the Department of Justice.
Freedman bids for Sphenophyta
Hall of fame trainer Lee Freedman has put together a syndicate to buy promising Kiwi stayer Sphenophyta in a bid to win the Melbourne Cup for a third successive year.
Allan Robinson Appeal Date Set
Licensed jockey Allan Robinson's appeal against a three month suspension will be heard by the Appeal Panel at 9.30am on Thursday, 3rd August 2006.
Australia's First StaLok All-Weather Track At Grafton
The Board of the Country Racecourse Development Fund (CRDF) has formally approved financial assistance of $1.32million (+ GST) towards the construction of a new StaLok All-Weather training track plus strategic re-alignment of the course proper and 'B' grass surface at Clarence River Jockey Club's Grafton Racecourse.
Dubbo today transferred to Wellington
Moday’s Dubbo meeting has been transferred to Wellington due to unsafe track conditions. The meeting has been transferred with all race start times, race distances and fields remaining unchanged.
Sassbee finishes best to win Monash
Adelaide raider Sassbee finished over the top of his rivals to take out yesterday’s listed $100,500 Sir John Monash Stakes (1100m) at Caulfield.
Munce stranded in Hong Kong
Sydney jockey Chris Munce failed in his application to have his passport returned by Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) yesterday.
All clear for Greyhound Sting
Adelaide bookmaker Curly Seal will have to pay out $370,000 after he finally received the official verdict in the Greyhound Sting affair from the Liquor and Gambling Commissioner.
Super Elegant chases third straight Sir John Monash
Super Elegant heads a small but select field of eight horses who will line up in today’s final black-type event of the 2005/06 season in Victoria.
Robbo appeals ban
RacingNSW has announced, licensed jockey Allan Robinson lodged an appeal against a three month suspension yesterday, with a hearing date yet to be set by the Appeal Panel.
Racing Victoria appoint new CEO
Racing Victoria Limited (RVL) has appointed Stephen Allanson as its new Chief Executive Officer. Allanson replaces Robert Nason who is now the Managing Director of Racing and Media for Tabcorp Ltd.
STC announce $100k for The Run to the Roses
Sydney Turf Club has announced it has allocated $100,000 to its latest addition of Black Type feature events 'The Run to the Rose'.
Robbo cops three month ban
Leading country jockey Allan Robinson was suspended for three months when Racing NSW stewards concluded their Silent Song inquiry at Canterbury yesterday.
Munce heads to court
Australian jockey Chris Munce will head to a Hong Kong court in an attempt to get his passport back and return to Australia.
RVL to study Health and Welfare of Industry participants
Racing Victoria Limited (RVL) has enlisted Victoria University to conduct a study into the health and welfare of trainers and stable employees within the Victorian racing industry.
Robbo to front Stewards on Wednesday
Australia’s record-breaking country jockey Allan Robinson will front stewards at the completion of Wednesday’s Canterbury meeting to face a charge issued under AR135(b) in that he did not take all reasonable and permissible measures throughout the race on Silent Song to win or finish in the best possible placing.
Dye released from hospital
Hong Kong based jockey Shane Dye has been released from Hong Kong's Prince Of Wales Hospital after recovering from a serious race fall three weeks ago.
Fallon wins Irish Oaks
Kieren Fallon landed the Irish Oaks aboard the Aiden O’Brien trained Alexandrova overnight.
Purton rides treble at Radwick
Sydney jockey Zac Purton rode a treble at Randwick yesterday to celebrate his win at the appeals tribunal on Friday.
Iggy leads all the way to take out St Steven
The Eric Musgrove trained Iggy took out the $45,500 Dominant St Steven Steeplechase (3717m) at Moonee Valley yesterday with an all the way win for jockey Craig Durden.
Fallon loses appeal
Kieren Fallon had his appeal against the Horseracing Regulatory Authority's ban dismissed leaving the six time champion jockey on the sidelines indefinitely.
Les Arcs wins Darley July Cup
Golden Jubilee Stakes winner Les Arcs scored his second group 1 win in as many starts when he took out the Darley July Cup at Newmarket overnight.
Beadman on fire
Champion Sydney Jockey Darren Beadman has ridden two of the first three winners to move to take his season tally of winners to 148.
Rocking On wins Grafton Cup
The Gai Waterhouse trained Rocking On took out the $160,000 Group 3 Grafton Cup yesterday with jockey James Innes aboard.
$1.5 million boost for Country training tracks
Victoria’s 32 country racing clubs operating training facilities across the state will receive an additional $1.5 million in the 2006-07 year to assist with the maintenance and operation of facilities used by trainers. A further $1.9 million in increased funding is planned over the following two years for both metropolitan and country training venues.
Oliver looking for comeback win
Champion jockey Damien Oliver will be hoping to notch his first win after 15 months out the saddle at Moonee Valley today.
Clarke takes lead while Beadman surges on
Apprentice jockey Tim Clarke took the outright lead for the apprentice jockeys’ title after winning aboard the Bob Thomsen trained Matilda Princess yesterday at Randwick.
Tale of the Cat Joins BOBS
Outstanding sire Tale of the Cat (USA) has joined BOBS 2006, making all his rising two-year-olds now eligible to be paid up for the scheme.
McEvoy bags Group 1 win at Newmarket
Australian jockey Kerrin McEvoy has notched another Group 1 win in England scoring aboard 50/1 longshot Rajeem in the £200,000 Group One UAE Equestrian & Racing Federation Falmouth Stakes (1600m) at Newmarket.
Bookies result in Ramornie Handicap
For Valour finished like a shot out of a gun down the outside to give bookies a winning result in yesterday’s $125,000 Ramornie Handicap at Grafton.
Starlactic Draws Barrier One
Up and coming sprinter Starlactic has drawn the coveted gate one in Wednesday's Ramornie Hcp (1400m) at Grafton.
Fallon’s appeal
Champion Irish jockey Kieren Fallon's appeal against his riding suspension will be heard by the Horseracing Regulatory Authority (HRA) tomorrow.
Glamour Puss retired
The Danny O’Brien trained dual group 1 winner Glamour Puss will miss Saturday’s July Cup at Newmarket and will head straight to the breeding barn for a mating with Redoute’s Choice.
Group 1 Ascot Vale Stakes
The $500,000 Ascot Vale Stakes will become the first Group 1 sprint race for three-year-olds.
Sexton applies for License
Former Waterhouse stable foreman Pat Sexton has applied to Racing NSW for a trainers license after being dismissed from the Sydney trainers stable in the wake of the continuing Interfere inquiry in Sydney.
Martin cops $2000 fine
Racing NSW stewards yesterday fined trainer Tim Martin $2000 after he pleaded guilty to an improper conduct charge resulting from a call to Sydney radio station 2KY on Tuesday.
Japan Cup Invite For El Segundo
The Colin Little trained El Segundo has received an invitation from the Japan Racing Association to represent Australia in the Japan Cup in November.
Grand National beckons for Laing
The JJ Houlahan Jumps Championship continues at Flemington on Saturday with the running of the $250,000 Cleanevent Grand National Steeplechase (4500m) and competition for the respective awards is hotting up with just two races remaining in the series.
Target aims for Darley July Cup
Australian sprinter Takeover Target is on track to bounce back in next week's Darley July Cup at Newmarket.
Hong Kong Jockey Club opens inquiry
The Hong Kong Jockey Club has announced the opening of an inquiry into the tips-for-bets bribery scam after Australian jockey Chris Munce was arrested by the Hong Kong Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC).
Purton Appeals
Racing NSW has announced jockey Zac Purton has lodged an appeal against the two month suspension imposed on him by Racing NSW Stewards on Monday.
Australian jockey Chris Munce arrested
Hong Kong based jockey Chris Munce and six others have been arrested for alleged tips-for-bets bribery scam.
Hall of Fame Induction for Diva
Three time Melbourne Cup winning mare Makybe Diva has officially joined the all-time greats of the Australian turf with her Induction into the Australian Racing Hall of Fame last night at the Crown Palladium.
Silent Witness returns
Two Gr.1 races form the backbone of a very strong program at Sha Tin that features a HK$20m Triple Trio jackpot this Sunday, but the principal question on the lips of race fans is whether the great Silent Witness can rekindle the form that made him most successful horse in the history of Hong Kong racing.
Snitzel makes one act affair of Oakleigh Plate
The Gerald Ryan trained Snitzel won his maiden Group One race yesterday when he easily accounted for his rivals to take out the $350,000 Oakleigh Plate (1100m) at Classic Caulfield.
Nadeem wins Blue Diamond
The David Hayes rained two-year-old Nadeem defeated stablemate Miss Finland to take out the Group One $1 million Blue Diamond Stakes on a heavy track at Caulfield yesterday.
Darci unimpressive winner
The Mark Walker trained boom New Zealand three-year-old Darci Brahma was less than impressive in taking out the $100,000 Otaki Maori Weight-For-Age (1600m) at Otaki on Saturday.
Blue Diamond Stakes Day
A big day of racing today with the Group One $1million Blue Diamond Stakes (1200m) and the Group One $350,000 Oakleigh Plate (1100) the highlights at Classic Caulfield.
Racing NSW Country Responds
Gordon Lindley, Chairman of Racing NSW Country, yesterday responded to comments made by various country race club administrators regarding the reduced race meeting schedule for 2006/07.
NSW Oaks at Harold Park tonight
A big weekend of Harness racing kicks off on tonight with the running of the NSW Oaks at Harold Park.
RACE SERIES ENTRIES CLOSING FOR GOLD COAST GRADUATES
Owners of yearlings from the Conrad Jupiter Magic Millions Yearling Sale on the Gold Coast in January are reminded the closing date for nominations to the famous Magic Millions race series is fast approaching.
Al Fahidi Fort goes to Linngari
Linngari made it a Carnival Group race double when landing the US$250,000 Al Fahidi Fort (Gr.2), over 1,600 metres on the rain softened turf, at the Al Rostamani-sponsored seventh racemeeting of the 2006 Dubai International Racing Carnival at Nad Al Sheba Racecourse on Thursday evening.
Australian Cup winner to be invited to race at Royal Ascot
The Victoria Racing Club announced yesterday that the winner of the $1million Darley Australian Cup (Gr 1) would receive an invitation to race at the famous Royal Ascot (UK) meeting in June.
Timing precise for Thompson
Comeback jockey Robert Thompson enjoyed a remarkable return to race riding with victory in yesterday’s $300,000, Group III, AAMI Launceston Cup (2400m).
Melbourne March Thoroughbred Sale Extended
Due to the large number of entries received for the 2006 Inglis March Thoroughbred Sale, the auction has been extended to two-days.
Latino Magic heads Thursday’s Al Fahidi Fort
Robbie Osborne’s Latino Magic heads the field for Thursday evening’s Al Rostamani-sponsored US$250,000 Al Fahidi Fort (Group 2), at the seventh meeting of the 2006 Dubai International Racing Carnival, over 1,600 metres on the turf.
Al Rostamani continue their partnership with Dubai Racing Club
For the twelfth consecutive year the Al Rostamani Group continues to support the sport of horse racing in Dubai, with their generous sponsorship of Thursday evening’s seventh racemeeting of the 2006 Dubai International Racing Carnival.
Connections pay up for Nediym’s Glow
The Melbourne Racing Club has announced that the connections of Nediym’s Glow have paid a $55,000 late entry fee yesterday for the filly to run in Saturday’s $1,015,000 AAMI Blue Diamond Stakes (1200m) at Classic Caulfield.
King Booked for Lad
Victorian jockey Steven King has picked up another plumb ride on Saturday replacing the suspended Greg Childs on Australian Cup favourite Lad Of The Manor in Saturday's St George Stakes (1800m) at Caulfield.
Magic Millions Adelaide 2YO Classic
The build up is continuing toward South Australia's richest two-year-old race - the $400,000 Malaysia Airlines Magic Millions Adelaide 2YO Classic.
Blue Diamond Field and Barrier Draw
The final field of 14 to run in Saturday’s $1million G1 AAMI Blue Diamond Stakes (1200m) and the barrier draw has been announced.
GOGGIN WRAPS RUSTIA AFTER MILLIONS TRIUMPH
Outstanding Tasmanian trainer Charlie Goggin rated Rustia as one of the best two-year-olds he'd ever put a saddle on when the filly beat Victorian rival Frigid in the inaugural $100,000 Magic Millions Tasmanian 2YO Classic (1200m) in Launceston today.
TINGIRANA ON TRACK FOR GROUP ONE AFTER CUP WIN
Group One Adelaide Cup ambitions for classy Adelaide mare Tingirana remained on track after she scored her maiden stakes victory in the $75,300 listed Port Adelaide Cup (2250m) at Cheltenham on Saturday.
CASINO PRINCE HITS THE JACKPOT
Veteran jockey Jim Cassidy continued his rapid return to form after a long stint on the sidelines when he partnered the highly promising Magic Millions purchase Casino Prince to a devastating last-bound victory
Vroom Vroom speeds towards Australian Cup
The David Hayes trained Vroom Vroom continues to impress with yet another effortless win at Moonee Valley yesterday when taking out the Schweppervessence Plate.
Flying Pegasus bounces back to his best
Three-year-old Flying Pegasus gave jockey Michael Rodd a winning treble at Randwick yesterday after holding off his rivals to take out the $130,000 G2 Royal Sovereign Stakes.
Virage De Fortune cruises away with Australia Stakes
The Bruce McLachlan Virage De Fortune bounded away to her second Group 1 success when scoring a comprehensive win in yesterday’s $400,000 Australia Stakes over 1200 metres at Moonee Valley.
Three-Year-Olds Set to Dominate Australia Stakes
A Field of 12 horses will do battle in this Saturday’s Group 1 $405,000 Timbercorp Australia Stakes (1200m) with eight of those acceptors three-year-olds.
Easy Guineas for Vague
Vague gave jockey Michael Kinane the easiest of wins in the Gulf News-sponsored US$250,000 UAE 1000 Guineas (Listed) at Nad Al Sheba Racecourse on Thursday evening.
Hotel Grand to resume in Hobartville
Last season’s Spring Champion Stakes winner, Hotel Grand was beaten in an 800 metre exhibition gallop between races at Randwick yesterday.
Leek angry at Sandown
Victorian trainer John Leek was yesterday involved in a heated exchange with steward Terry Bailey at Sandown.
Cape Of Good Hope heads home
Hong Kong sprinter Cape Of Good Hope has been ruled out of Saturday’s $400,000, Group I Australia Stakes at Moonee Valley.
RECORD START TO PERTH YEARLING SALE
The first session of the Malaysia Airlines Magic Millions Perth Yearling Sale has been declared a great success after a top day's selling at Belmont.
OVER FIFTY FIRST ACCEPTORS FOR MAGIC MILLIONS ADELAIDE CLASSIC
A number of the country's more exciting juveniles are among 51 first acceptances for the $400,000 Malaysia Airlines Magic Millions Adelaide 2YO Classic to be run at Morphettville on March 15.
True Corser wins Hobart Cup
Craig Newitt made a welcome return to his home state yesterday winning the $400,000 Hobart Cup (2200m) on Victorian stayer True Courser.
Due Sasso out to emulate Undoubtedly
Exciting colt Due Sasso will be out to follow in the hoofsteps of Undoubtedly when he contests the $1 million AAMI Blue Diamond Stakes (1200m) at Caulfield in a fortnight.
Saturday’s Australia Stakes at Moonee Valley
Star sprinter Takeover Target heads a classy field of nominations for Saturday’s $405,000 G1 Australia Stakes.
NSWROA not keen on Racing NSW proposal
Secretary of the NSWROA, Rob Albon, has confirmed the Association’s opposition to the proposed diversion by Racing NSW of a proportion of owners’ prize money entitlements to trainers.
About to Rock wins A.G Hunter Cup
Injury plagued pacer About To Rock produced an upset result in yesterday’s $500,000 Hankook Tyres Hunter Cup at Moonee Valley.
Delft wins Trotters Interdom
Kiwi invader Delft rook out the Interdominion Trotters Final at Moonee Valley yesterday with a near all the way win yesterday.
Reputations blown away
The bubble burst for many Blue Diamond hopefuls yesterday with Nediym's Glow winning the fillies division of the $1 million Group 1 Blue Diamond Stakes Prelude while Due Sasso hit punters fir six scoring at double figure odds in the colts division.
Jack repeats Challenge victory
Returning to Dubai for his third successive Dubai International Racing Carnival, Jack Sullivan successfully defended his title in the second leg of the US$200,000 Al Maktoum Challenge (Gr.3), sponsored by Shadwell Estate, on Thursday evening over 1,800 metres
Super Sunday at the Valley
Harness racing fans are in for a treat on Sunday with Australia’s premier harness race, the $500,000 Hankook Tyres Hunter Cup to be run on Sunday afternoon at Moonee Valley.
Hayes to continue 2 year old domination
The David Hayes stable is set to continue the amazing run of two-year-old winners today with Jumlah and Nadeem to run in the fillies and Colts divisions of the Blue Diamond Preludes to be run at Classic Caulfield.
DNRD and DATEL join the Carnival
The Dubai Naturalization and Residency Department (DNRD) and DATEL announced on Tuesday that they are partnering the Dubai International Racing Carnival for the first time on February 10th, when they will sponsor Friday evening’s entire racemeeting.
Tommifrancs left behind
Hobart Cup favourite Tommifrancs has been left in Melbourne after the plane booked to transport him to Hobart for the Cup was deemed full last night.
Boss to represent Australia
Three time Melbourne Cup winning jockey Glen Boss will be heading to Royal Ascot in August after accepting an offer to represent Australia in the Sherger Cup jockey's challenge.
BOBS scheme pays big
It was a huge day for BOBS last Saturday with $90,000 in bonuses being won - four at Royal Randwick. It is the first time since the inception of BOBS that four bonuses have been won on a metropolitan Saturday program.
RVL announces new reforms
Racing Victoria Limited announced yesterday new reforms would be introduced in response to the results of a comprehensive survey of licensed Victorian thoroughbred trainers.
Xcellent’s autumn campaign in doubt
Champion New Zealand galloper Xcellent who finished third behind Makybe Diva in last year's Melbourne Cup is likely to miss the autumn carnival after straining a flexor tendon during trackwork.
Ford suspended after Takeover Lightning win
Racing Victoria stewards yesterday suspended jockey Jay Ford after concluding their inquiry into the interference caused to Proprietor and Cape of Good Hope approaching the 300 metres in the Lightning Stakes run at Flemington last Saturday.
Nicholas Ryan heading to Hong Kong
The Hong Kong Jockey Club today announced that Australian jockey's Nicholas Ryan and Dwayne Dunn would be each be granted a license to ride in Hong Kong from March through to July 2.
World Racing Championship put on hold
The World Racing Championship has announced that it will pause its operation in 2006 and instead focus on developing a range of new initiatives that continue to globalise thoroughbred racing.
Takeover on Target in Lightning
The Joe Janiak trained Takeover Target upset the Bluebloods in yesterday’s Group 1 $500,000 Lightning Stakes at Flemington.
Vroom Vroom speeds to second Australian win
Former Argentina and Hong Kong galloper Vroom Vroom will press on for an Australian Cup start after scoring an emphatic win at Flemington yesterday.
Glamour Puss ruled out of Lightning Stakes
The racing spotlight falls on the Flemington today with the Group 1 Lightning Stakes kicking off the Global Sprint Challenge.
Victoria Derby night at Moonee Valley
Kiwi star Pay Me Christian will have his work cut out in the Victoria Derby at Moonee Valley tonight after drawing the second line.
Linngari’s Al Rashidiya
Linngari, the mount of Ryan Moore, made all to win the US$200,000 Al Rashidiya (Gr.3), sponsored by DUBAL, at Thursday evening’s third meeting of the 2006 Dubai International Racing Carnival at Nad Al Sheba Racecourse.
Golden Slipper/The BMW - Noms Close Tuesday
It's only 64 days until AAMI Golden Slipper Day which will celebrate 50 years of the world's richest race for two-year-old thoroughbreds at Rosehill Gardens. Owners and trainers need to be aware that two important deadlines are fast approaching.
NSW Country Racing Address Downturn
The Board of Racing NSW Country yesterday came together with over 30 delegates from country race clubs throughout NSW to discuss the current financial position, the affect of the broadcast rights dispute, and to discuss the allocation of race dates for the 2006/2007 racing year.
MORE RACES FOR THE SERIES
Magic Millions continues the great tradition of providing opportunities for buyers of yearlings sold through the Magic Millions sales.
PERTH SALE PRODUCES HOST OF CARNIVAL STAKES WINNERS
The Magic Millions sales ring at Belmont Park provided the bulk of the major race winners at the sensationally successful Ascot Summer Carnival culminating with an emphatic six length win in the Perth Cup by Black Tom.
HKJC secures ten yearlings at Karaka Sales
The Hong Kong Jockey Club was busy securing 10 yearling colts at the New Zealand Bloodstock Premier Yearling Sale, which took place at Karaka near Auckland from January 30 to February 1.
Hawkesbury Granted $20,000 BOBS Bonuses
At least $140,000 in BOBS Bonuses will be on offer to eligible runners at Hawkesbury's stand-alone race meeting on Saturday, 29th April.
Danasierra returns a winner while Crimson Reigns supreme
The Bart Cummings trained Danasierra made an impressive return to racing last night with a first up win at Canterbury.
Cruz holds the key to the Mercedes-Benz Classic Mile
Champion trainer Tony Cruz holds the key to this weekend's Mercedes-Benz Hong Kong Classic Mile over 1600 metres at Sha Tin with three of the nine runners engaged. The event has long been the traditional pointer to the Mercedes-Benz Hong Kong Derby though the last horse to win both legs was Olympic Express back in 2002.
Assault charge against Victorian trainer
Racing Victoria stewards have issued a charge against Licensed Trainer, Mr Craig Conron, of misconduct under AR.175(q), in that on the 30th August 2005, at the Geelong stables of Mr Charlie Goggin, he assaulted and threatened owner/trainer Mr Michael Lawrence.
Ultimate challenge begins for the world's best sprinters
Globetrotting sprinter Cape of Good Hope headlines a star-studded field set to contest the first leg of the 2006 Global Sprint Challenge, which was launched on Friday at Flemington Racecourse.
Waterhouse inquiry adjourned
Racing NSW Stewards on Thursday continued an inquiry opened on 21st January 2006 into entries in the betting ledgers of Mr R.W. and Mr T. R. Waterhouse at provincial race meetings during the November-December 2005 period.
Rogerson pays NZ$1.6 million for Zabeel colt
Sydney trainer Graeme Rogerson paid NZ$1.6m for a Zabeel colt from Cambridge Stud out of Miss Power Bird on the final day of the 80th National Yearling Sales Series at Karaka.
Kinane partners Alayan at Carnival’s third meeting
Michael Kinane, who landed a treble at last week’ s Dubai International Racing Carnival meeting, partners Alayan, HH The Aga Khan’s first ever Dubai runner, in Thursday evening’s DUBAL-sponsored US$200,000 Al Rashidiya (Gr.3) at Nad al Sheba Racecourse.
NZ$2.2 Stravinsky Colt tops Sale
The Stravinsky colt, a half-brother to star three-year-old Darci Brahma,was sold for $NZ2.2 million at the National Yearling Sales at Karaka yesterday to leading New Zealand syndicator David Ellis.
Hayes pays $NZ 850,000 for a Zabeel filly
Leading Australian trainer David Hayes paid $NZ 850,000 for a Zabeel filly at yesterday’s first session of the New Zealand Bloodstock's 80th National Yearlings Sales Series at Karaka.
Pendragon to miss Autumn
The Bart Cummings trained colt Pendragon will miss the Sydney Autumn Carnival after knocking his leg during trackwork on Saturday.
Caulfield given All clear for resumption
The newly renovated Caulfield track received the go-ahead for the resumption of racing at the C.F. Orr Stakes meeting on Saturday, 11 February following a barrier trial.
Crackerjack field to contest Lightning Stakes
Saturday’s Lightning Stakes at Flemington is shaping up as one of the best feature sprint races seen in many a year as the Global Sprint Challenge kicks off.
Winning debut for $1.8 million Colt
The Tim Martin trained Blue blood Dubai's Choice made a winning debut at Rosehill yesterday when he fought on to score by a half-neck when challenged strongly.
Miss Finland gives Hayes yet another 2 year old winner
The David Hayes stable continues to dominate 2-year-old racing with the Redoutes Choice filly Miss Finland scoring at Flemington yesterday.
First northern hemisphere foals for Australian stallions
Darley stallions Reset and Exceed And Excel, both of whom are about to embark on a second northern hemisphere season at stud, have in the last week had their first foals born in the UK and Ireland.
MM National Sale Entries
Nominations are now being called for the Magic Millions National Sales to be held during June.
Heart Alone gives Kinane a treble
Brazilian sprinting sensation, Heart Alone, gave jockey Michael Kinane his third win of the evening when landing the US$200,000 Al Shindagha Sprint (Gr.3), sponsored by the Commercial Bank of Dubai, at Thursday evening’s second meeting of the 2006 Dubai International Racing Carnival.
LUNAR NEW YEAR TREATS FOR RACING FANS
Make no bones about it! Racing fans are in for a special treat when they usher in the Year of the Dog at the Singapore Racecourse on the third day of the Lunar New Year, Tuesday, 31 January 2006.
Kiwi raider to take home Chariots
Classy New Zealand raider Foreal looks to have a mortgage on tonight's $200,000 Chariots Of Fire at Harold Park.
Hayes continues to impress with 2 year olds
The David Hayes stable continues to turn out 2-year-old winners with the filly Jumlah blitzing her rivals in the Blue Diamond Preview at Sandown yesterday.
Strong Japanese Contingent Enter for Dubai World Cup Meeting
Heart’s Cry heads a strong list of Japanese nominations for the US$21,250,000 Dubai World Cup (Gr.1) day – the world’s richest racemeeting at Nad Al Sheba Racecourse on Saturday, 25th March 2006.
California Dane steps up in class
Promising young sprinter Califonia Dane from the Lee Freedman stables took the step up in class last night with a thrilling win over Virage De Fortune in the G2 Carlyon Stakes (1200m) at Moonee Valley.
Australia Day at Sandown
Families will be the focus of the Australia Day race meeting at Sandown today.
NSW trainer and stablehand appeal dismissed
The Racing NSW Appeal Panel on Wednesday heard appeals from two licensed persons; Licensed trainer Mr Peter Holloway of Moruya, the owner and trainer of Hyped Up, and his registered stable hand Ms Alyson Hedges. The appeals were lodged against penalties incurred on 16 January 2006.
NCAA Basketball March Madness 2006
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Biggest test for California Dane
The Group 2 Essendon Mazda Carlyon Stakes is shaping as the race of the summer in Melbourne with five Group 1 winners amongst the eight acceptors for this Wednesday night’s weight-for-age clash.
Caulfield on track for resumption
All remains on course for the scheduled resumption of racing at Classic Caulfield at the C.F. Orr Stakes meeting on Saturday, 11 February following the first track gallops on the newly renovated surface this morning.
Gaskin charged after syringe found
Racing Victoria Stewards have concluded an inquiry which has resulted in Donna Gaskin being charged under the provisions of AR178A, as the person in charge of Al Tharb, having in her possession syringes which could be used to administer prohibited substances without having:
Nichols To Quit British Racing
Australian Greg Nichols will stand down from his post as chief executive at the British Horseracing Board later this year, a position he has held since 2002.
On A Jeune on a Cup mission
Emirates Melbourne Cup runner-up On A Jeune is a Late Entry for the $1,005,000 Gr.1 Darley Australian Cup (2000m) to be run at Flemington on “Super Saturday” - March 11.
Waterhouse Inquiry to resume February 2nd
Stewards initially questioned Tom Waterhouse about small bets of between $100 and $200 taken by him on behalf of Bartholomew which were than laid off by the bookmaker with a different firm before the original bet was cancelled.
Showbiz Kid wins Summer Cup
Toowoomba trained galloper Show Biz Kid scored an upset win in yesterday’s Summer Cup (1400m) at the Sunshine Coast when he came from the tail of the field to take out the Summer Cup.
Russian Pearl - all class and courage in Stewards' Cup success
Light of frame but strong of will, Russian Pearl netted a first Group One in Hong Kong as he edged the Stewards' Cup at a chilly Sha Tin.
Bookmaker Waterhouse questioned by stewards
RacingNSW stewards question Sydney bookmaker Robbie Waterhouse at Randwick yesterday over a series of wagers firstly accepted and then cancelled.
Over 200 of the world's best milers engaged for Asian Mile Challenge
Free nominations closed last week for the Asian Mile Challenge, the world's richest international mile series, worth approximately US$12.6m in prize-money and bonuses. A total of 240 horses - 37 of them Gr.1 winners - have been entered from 13 racing jurisdictions.
Vroom Vroom to aim for Australian Cup
Former Argentinean and Hong Kong galloper Vroom Vroom will be aimed at the $1 million Group One Australian Cup by his trainer David Hayes after making a one act affair of the Advanced Cutting Technologies Handicap (1300 metres) at Sandown yesterday for jockey Craig Williams.
Jestajewel tests positive
The Robert Smeardon trained Jestajewel returned a positive test after the three-year-old filly finished last of five to Jestawinna in the Mike North Sales Hcp (1000m) on November 18.
Jockey gets four month ban
Jockey Danny Adam was suspended for a period of four months by the Victorian Racing Appeals and Disciplinary Board (RAD) yesterday.
Douglas Whyte booked for Cape Of Good Hope
Champion Hong Kong jockey Douglas Whyte has been booked to ride the David Oughton trained Cape Of Good Hope in the Lightning Stakes at Flemington next month.
MAGIC MILLIONS - SALE STATISTICS AS RECORD WEEK ENDS ON GOLD COAST
The 2006 Conrad Jupiters Magic Millions Yearling Sale has come to a close on the Gold Coast.
Sadler joins Rogerson stable
Flemington based trainer John Sadler has teamed up with the Graeme Rogerson stable.
Magic Millions sales to top $90 million
The record breaking Conrad Jupiters Magic Millions Yearling Sale continued on the Gold Coast on Wednesday as the fifth session of the country's first thoroughbred auction was held.
RECORD NUMBERS VIEW MAGIC MILLIONS ONLINE
The record breaking form of the Conrad Jupiters Magic Millions Yearling Sale at the Gold Coast has extended outside the sale ring.
Trainer and Stablehand appeal
Licensed trainer Mr Peter Holloway, the owner and trainer of Hyped Up, and his registered stablehand Ms Alyson Hedges, have lodged Appeals against penalties incurred on 16 January 2006.
Racing NSW Stewards announce trainer and Stablehand disqualified
On 16/01/2006 Stewards opened an inquiry into the Analyst's finding of 2-(1-hydroxyethyl)promazine, a metabolite of the prohibited substance acepromazine maleate, in the urine sample taken from the racehorse Hyped Up following that horse competing in an official trial at Moruya on 22 October 2005 to obtain reinstatement after being barred at Nowra on 16 October 2005.
XCELLENT FIELD SET FOR AUSTRALIAN CUP
New Zealand Horse of the Year, Xcellent, third to Makybe Diva in the 2005 Emirates Melbourne Cup, heads a star-studded list of nominations for this year’s $1,005,000 Darley Australian Cup (G1) to be run on Saturday, March 11 at Flemington.
CAPE OF GOOD HOPE ARRIVES IN AUSTRALIA
Inaugural Global Sprint Challenge winner Cape Of Good Hope arrived from Hong Kong this morning to defend his title in the first leg of the 2006 Global Sprint Challenge.
Betting Exchange Licence Granted
The Tasmanian Gaming Commission has issued a betting exchange licence to joint venture company British online bookmaker Betfair and Publishing and Broadcasting Limited.
American jockey Ariel Smith signs on to ride in Singapore
American jockey Ariel Smith has being granted a four-month freelance jockey permit by the Club and will have his first ride at Kranji this Friday, 13 January 2006.
Mirror Mirror wins Millions
Trainer Clarry Connors will be shooting for a fifth Golden Slipper after the two year old filly produced a barnstorming finish to capture the $1million Conrad Jupiters Magic Millions 2YO Classic on the Gold Coast yesterday.
Red Ransom colt sells for $1.55 million
Sydney trainer Graeme Rogerson set a new all time record for a yearling at the Magic Millions sale when he purchased a Baramul Stud colt by Red Ransom from Group One winner Savannah Success for $1.55 million on Saturday night.
MAGIC MILLIONS - OVER $80m AND STILL COUNTING AT MAGIC MILLIONS
The first select component of the 2006 Conrad Jupiters Magic Millions Yearling Sale concluded on the Gold Coast today with more records smashed.
MAGIC MILLIONS - COMPLETE LIST OF TOP SELLERS
The fourth session of the Conrad Jupiters Magic Millions Yearling Sale was held at the Gold Coast today.
MAGIC MILLIONS - COMPLETE SALE STATISTICS
The fourth session of the 2006 Conrad Jupiters Magic Millions Yearling Sale has concluded on the Gold Coast.
MAGIC MILLIONS - MESSAGE FROM THE ACTING PREMIER OF QUEENSLAND
MESSAGE FROM THE ACTING PREMIER, THE HONOURABLE ANNA BLIGH Magic Millions Sales Pty Limited today recieved a letter congratulating the company on its outstanding success to date with the Conrad Jupiters Magic Millions Carnival, Raceday and Yearling Sales. MESSAGE FROM THE ACTING PREMIER, THE HONOURABLE ANNA BLIGH Magic Millions Sales Pty Limited today recieved a letter congratulating the company on its outstanding success to date with the Conrad Jupiters Magic Millions Carnival, Raceday and Yearling Sales. The Honourable Anna Bligh, The Acting Premier stated "The Queensland Government is proud to invest in an event which delivers record results to the Australian Thoroughbred economy". "I extend my sincere congratulations to the breeders, owners and thoroughbred industry personnel, who have helped to take Magic Millions to new heights", she said. Magic Millions Yearling Sales continue throughout today at the Magic Millions Sales Complex, Bundall on the Gold Coast, and will continue throughout next week having to date sold close to half of the 1375 yearlings on offer.
Magic Millions Race Day
The racing spotlight falls on the Gold Coast today with the Magic Millions race day. Every race on the card is worth a minimum of $100,000 with the feature races on the eight race card the $1million Conrad Jupiters Magic Millions 2YO Classic and the $1million Magic Millions 3YO Trophy.
2KY and Sport 927 reach agreement
Sydney radio station 2KY and Melbournes Sport 927 on Friday announced an agreement to share race broadcasts across both stations.
RECORD START TO 2006 MAGIC MILLIONS YEARLING SALE
Big prices for quality horses, a healthy clearance rate and record figures were the story of the day during today's first session of the Conrad Jupiters Magic Millions Yearling Sale at the Gold Coast.
SADLER'S WELLS COLT BREAKS MILLIONS RECORD
The all time record price for a yearling at the Conrad Jupiters Magic Millions Yearling Sale was set at the Gold Coast today when a superbly bred colt by champion international stallion Sadler's Wells was knocked down for $1.3 million.
GOLD COAST TRACK UPGRADED AS BIGGEST RACEDAY NEARS
The Gold Coast racetrack has been upgraded to "dead" - two days out from their biggest raceday of the year.
CUPS KING PAYS $900,000 FOR REDOUTE'S COLT
Bart Cummings created a flurry during the first session of the Conrad Jupiters Magic Millions Yearling sale by outlaying $900,000 for a cracking Redoute's Choice colt.
Field and barrier draw for Jaguar Magic Millions Cup
The field and barrier draw for the $400,000, Jaguar Magic Millions Cup (1400m) at the Gold Coast on Saturday.
Final Field and Barrier Draw for Magic Millions 3YO Trophy
The field and barrier draw for the $1 million, Conrad Juipters Magic Millions 3YO Trophy (1400m) at the Gold Coast on Saturday.
Final Field and Barrier Draw for Magic Millions 2YO Classic
The final Field and Barrier Draw for Saturday's $1 million Conrad Jupiters Magic Millions 2YO Classic (1200m) to be run on the Magic Millions raceday at the Gold Coast has been conducted at the Conrad Jupiters Casino on the Gold Coast.
2005 Spring Carnival exceeded expectations
Victoria’s Spring Racing Carnival has again confirmed its status as Australia’s largest annual event with another record breaking year in 2005.
Jockeys to face stewards tomorrow
Jockeys Danny Adam and Michael Guthrie will face Racing Victoria stewards tomorrow morning after their clash in Sunday's Bairnsdale Cup.
MAGIC MILLIONS FILLIES & MARES - WEIGHTS AND ORDER OF ENTRY
Weights, and an order of entry, were released late today by Queensland Racing for the $100,000 Paspaley Magic Millions Fillies & Mares Handicap (1300m).
MAGIC MILLIONS STAYERS CUP - WEIGHTS AND ORDER OF ENTRY
Weights, and an order of entry, were released late today by Queensland Racing for Saturday's $100,000 Marriott Magic Millions Stayers Cup (1800m).
MAGIC MILLIONS SPRINT - WEIGHTS AND ORDER OF ENTRY
Weights, and an order of entry, were released this afternoon for Saturday's $200,000 RM Williams Magic Millions Sprint (1000m).
Magic Millions Maiden Trophy
The final order of entry for Saturday's $100,000 Malaysia Airlines Magic Millions Maiden Trophy (1200m) to be run on the Magic Millions raceday at the Gold Coast.
MAGIC MILLIONS 2YO PLATE - FINAL ORDER OF ENTRY
The final order of entry for Saturday's $100,000 Heinrich Magic Millions 2YO Plate (900m) to be run on the Magic Millions raceday at the Gold Coast.
MAGIC MILLIONS NEW OWNERSHIP FORUM
Take the first step on the amazing journey that is horse ownership by attending a special New Ownership Forum at the Magic Millions sales complex on Wednesday morning. You're on an immediate winner as well - the seminar is free!
Jockey facing spell on sidelines
Jockey Danny Adam is facing a lengthy spell on the sidelines after he struck a rival rider with his whip shortly after the winning post in Sunday's Bairnsdale Cup in Victoria.
Deuxieme wins second Bernborough
The Bryan Guy trained Deuxieme won the Listed Bernborough Handicap (1615m) at Doomben yesterday for the second straight year after a gem of a ride by former Adelaide jockey Joe Bowditch.
Spark Of Life fails
Long odds-on favourite Spark Of Life failed to fire a shot in yesterday’s Group Three Rubiton Stakes at the Sandown Lakeside track when he finished unplaced behind the old war-horse Bomber Bill.
Rubiton Stakes Day
The Rubiton Stakes at the Sandown Lakeside track headlines racing in Melbourne today with Sydney visitor Spark Of Life making his return to the track.
Shepparton Cup
Much improved pacer Sting Lika Bee is the one to beat in tonight’s Shepparton Cup. The Brian Tuddenham trained seven-year-old is racing in career best form this season.
Victorian training facilities
Racing Victoria Limited (RVL) has released a discussion paper outlining the proposed future direction of funding and operations for thoroughbred horse training facilities in Victoria.
Sparks to Fly
The track record for 1000 metres on the Lakeside track at Sandown may well be lowered on Saturday in the Rubiton Stakes.
Horse hospital opened in Queensland
Acting Queensland Premier Anna Bligh on the Gold Coast yesterday opened Australia’s biggest horse hospital.
New jockeys for Reigart and Cruskit
Connections have opted for new jockeys on $1 Million Magic Millions Classic (1200m) contenders Cruskit and Reigart.
WEEKEND PREVIEW OF ACCEPTANCES FOR MM RACEDAY
Current acceptors for the $3 million Magic Millions raceday who are running on Saturday.
OBS Double-Up Fever set to hit Gold Coast
Magic Millions on the Gold Coast will soon be struck by ‘BOBS Double-Up Fever’.
Asian Mile Challenge Series nominations closing
Trainers and owners are reminded that series nominations for the 2006 Asian Mile Challenge close on Wednesday, 11 January.
Sheikh Maktoum death stuns racing
The world of racing has been stunned with the news that leading owner and breeder His Highness Sheikh Maktoum bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates has passed away after suffering a heart attack while holidaying on the Gold Coast.
Melbourne Cup winner Jeune dies
1994 Melbourne Cup winner Jeune has died suddenly of heart failure at Collingrove Stud in Victoria.
Prebble suspended
Leading Australian jockey Brett Prebble has been suspended for six meetings after being charged with improper riding by Hong Kong Jockey Club stewards.
Kanetoshi King to miss Millions
John O'Shea trained colt Kanetoshi King will miss the two-year-old Magic Millions Classic on the Gold Coast after suffering a bone chip in a knee.
MAGIC MILLIONS MAIDEN PLATE - ORDER OF ENTRY
The latest order of entry for the $100,000 Malaysia Airlines Magic Millions Maiden Plate (1200m).
MAGIC MILLIONS 3YO TROPHY - LATEST ORDER OF ENTRY
The latest order of entry for the $1 million Conrad Jupiters Magic Millions 3YO Trophy (1400m).
HONALEE STARS IN STANDISH
Adelaide trainer Mark Kavanagh enjoyed a hugely successful 2005 with a number of feature race wins around the region headed by Undoubtedly's brilliant win in the Group One Blue Diamond Stakes at Caulfield.
HAYES ADDS ANOTHER MAGIC MILLIONS RUNNER WITH RAELENE
Leading trainer David Hayes completed a three stable treble on Monday when speedy filly Raelene scored a thrilling win in the $30,000 Wanless Wastecorp Surfsonic QTIS Handicap (900m) for two-year-olds at the Gold Coast.
Churchill Downs is all class
Top Victorian trainer David Hayes continued the recent trend of southern horses plundering Sydney races when his exciting two-year-old Churchill Downs looked every inch a sales topping yearling scoring a narrow yet impressive win in the Widden Stakes at Randwick on Monday.
Black Tom Wins Perth Cup
The Frank Maynard trained Black Tom annihilated his rivals to win the $400,000, Group II Perth Cup by six lengths yesterday at Ascot yesterday.
Gosford abandoned due to heat
Racing NSW Stewards abandoned yesterday’s Gosford race meeting after temperatures soared to a ridiculous 43.7c.
California Dane the one to beat
The Moonee Valley Racing Club will stage a seven-race program today with one of the highlights being the Lee Freedman trained California Dane’s attempting to maintain his unbeaten run at the Valley in the Damien Oliver Handicap (1200m).
PRINCESS MARGARET GIVES TWO MILLIONS LOTS A RIGHT ROYAL BOOST
A half brother to Friday's brilliant winner of the $100,000 Carlton Draught Trophy (1300m) at Toowoomba will go under the hammer at the Conrad Jupiters Magic Millions Yearling Sale in a fortnight.
Early Express chasing million dollar bonus
The Peter Giadescro trained Early Express will be attempting to make a clean sweep of the three major races during the Perth Summer Carnival when he lines up in the Perth Cup on Sunday.
MAGIC MILLIONS - WEEKEND PREVIEW OF ACCEPTORS FOR MM RACEDAY
Please find following a list of current acceptors for the $3 million Magic Millions raceday who are running over the next few days.
MAGIC MILLIONS 2YO PLATE - ORDER OF ENTRY
Please find following the latest order of entry for the $100,000 Heinrich Magic Millions 2YO Plate to be run at the Gold Coast on Saturday, January 14.
MAGIC MILLIONS MAIDEN PLATE - ORDER OF ENTRY
Please find following the latest order of entry for the $100,000 Malaysia Airlines Magic Millions Maiden Plate to be run at the Gold Coast on Saturday, January 14.
Latest twist in Plastered saga
The continuing saga with West Australian stayer Plastered has taken yet another twist with the VRC Derby winner now set to go to a new trainer.
Martin fronts stewards
Rosehill trainer Tim Martin had to front Racing NSW stewards at Canterbury yesterday after publicly supporting apprentice jockey William Pearson last week.
MAGIC MILLIONS 3YO TROPHY - LATEST ORDER OF ENTRY
The latest order of entry for the $1 million Conrad Jupiters Magic Millions 3YO Trophy (1400m)
MAGIC MILLIONS 2YO CLASSIC - ORDER OF ENTRY
The latest order of entry for the $1 million Conrad Jupiters Magic Millions 2YO Classic
Shinn to ride Assertive
Melbourne apprentice Blake Shinn has picked up the ride on Magic Millions chance Assertive for master Bart Cummings.
Aqua D'Amore makes history
The Gai Waterhouse trained Aqua D'Amore became the first mare and only the fourth horse to claim the Villiers Stakes-Summer Cup double.
A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS FOR CAMBRIDGE
It's been a very Merry Christmas for New Zealand's top breeders Sir Patrick and Lady Justine Hogan as they prepare a select draft of yearlings for the the Conrad Jupiters Magic Millions Yearling Sale starting on January 12.
GOLD COAST PLANS ON TRACK FOR RECORD BREAKER
Top interstate trainer David Hayes added another horse to his list of travelers for next month's Magic Millions raceday on the Gold Coast following the impressive win of Plans in the Maytag Handicap (1300m) at Randwick yesterday.
Tabcorp disappointed in NSW Government’s decision on Pooling
Tabcorp yesterday issued a press release expressing disappointment in the NSW Government’s decision not to agree to approve the merging of the NSW and SuperTAB totalizator pools.
MAGIC MILLIONS - EIGHT EXTRA QTIS QUALIFIED YEARLINGS IN MAGIC MILLIONS CATALOGUE
Buyers that are looking for QTIS registered yearlings at the Conrad Jupiters Magic Millions Yearling Sale being held at the Gold Coast between January 12 and January 19 are advised that there is an extra eight yearlings that are QTIS registered but not shown in the catalogue.
MAGIC MILLIONS – YEARLING VIDEO’S NOW ONLINE
Footage of over 600 Magic Millions yearlings parading on Sirecam video are now available for viewing and downloading from www.magicmillions.com.au.
MAGIC MILLIONS - WEEKEND RUNNER PREVIEW
Current acceptors for the $3 million Magic Millions raceday who are running over the next few days.
Jockeys to boycott Tasmanian races
Leading mainland jockeys are expected to boycott races in Tasmania over workers compensation issues.
Tabcorp name new CEO for Casino Division
Tabcorp on Wednesday announced the appointment of Walter Bugno as the new Chief Executive Casinos in a move to continue business growth and focus on customer service across its hotel, casino and convention and exhibition centres in Australia.
ARB pays tribute to Michael Osborne
The Chairman of the Australian Racing Board, Andrew Ramsden, on Thursday received news of the death of the Irish-born racing figure Michael Osborne.
Win keeps $1 million hopes alive for Early Express
Early Express for trainer Peter Giadresco has become the star of the Perth Summer Carnival after taking out the CB Cox Stakes at Ascot yesterday.
Radetzky heads to the paddock
Talented sprinter Radetzky March will head straight to the paddock after being beaten as a short priced favourite at Wyong yesterday.
MAGIC MILLIONS 3YO TROPHY - LATEST ORDER OF ENTRY
The latest order of entry for the $1 million Conrad Jupiters Magic Millions 3YO Trophy (1400m)
MAGIC MILLIONS 2YO CLASSIC - LATEST ORDER OF ENTRY
The latest order of entry for the $1 million Conrad Jupiters Magic Millions 2YO Classic (1200m)
Stanley sidelined for 12 months
Queensland jockey Justin Stanley will be on the sidelines for at least a year following a four-horse fall at the Gold Coast on Saturday.
Stewards fine O’Sullivan
Stewards yesterday inquired into a report from Messrs Kane Ashby and Frank De Rango relating to an inspection at Mr Terry O’Sullivan’s stables on Sunday, 6th November 2005.
Beadman suspended after race fall
Leading Sydney jockey Darren Beadman will enjoy an extended break over the Xmas-New Year period after Racing NSW stewards suspended him for careless riding.
Victorian jockey banned
Racing Victoria stewards yesterday concluded the inquiry into the reason for Mark Horobin failing to deliver a sample of his urine on Friday, 25th November 2005, when directed by the Stewards to do so.
Whiting bags five at Bunbury
Perth hoop Jason Whiting continued his recent good form with a quintet of winners at Bunbury yesterday.
Dabernig to lease Lindsay Park Euroa
Trainer Tom Dabernig, grandson of CS Hayes, in a new business venture with Warren Sutton, manager of Lindsay Park Euroa, will lease the Lindsay Park pre-training property located at Creighton's Creek in country Victoria and run a horse training and education business there.
Gai claims first Villiers
Four-year-old mare Aqua D’Amore gave trainer Gai Waterhouse her first Villiers success yesterday with a two and a quarter length win over race favourite Malcolm in the $175,000 G2 Canon Bernborough Villiers Stakes (1600m) at Randwick.
Arctic Park powers to Scahill Stakes win
The John Price trained five-year-old Arctic Park scorched home to win the $100,000 A.J. Scahill Stakes G3 at Ascot yesterday.
DIEGO FIGHTS LIKE A TIGER
Highly rated two-year-old Diego Garcia showed an abundance of raw ability when bolting in on debut a fortnight ago but today at Royal Randwick he also displayed his toughness when scoring a narrow but determined victory in the Listed Canonbury Stakes (1100m).
CANBERRA WINNER ELIGIBLE FOR MM 2YO CLASSIC
Canberra youngster is eligible for next month's $1 million Conrad Jupiters Magic Millions 2YO Classic (1200m).
BMW to sponsor Caulfield Cup
The Melbourne Racing Club today announced BMW as the new naming rights sponsor of the Caulfield Cup for the next five years from 2006 to 2010.
Trainer and Owner Charged Over Stabling of Galloper
The Stewards today inquired into the bona fides of the training of Stylish Salute which was nominated in the 3YO and Upwards Maiden Plate, 1000 metres, run at Stony Creek races on the 10th December 2005.
Red-Hot Beadman will need some magic on Malcolm
All eyes will turn to Randwick on Saturday for the running of the $175,000 G2 Canon Bernborough Villiers Stakes (1600m). The John Hawkes trained Malcolm will jump the popular elect despite his horror draw. The in-form galloper drew barrier 19 in a full field of 20 but does have the services of Darren Beadman who piloted a treble at the midweek Rosehill meeting.
Victoria Cup Carnival
The $300,000 SEW-Eurodrive Victoria Cup (race 8) highlights a great night Harness Racing at Moonee Valley on Saturday night with the local hopes resting with Robin Hood and Sting Lika Bee who is racing in career best form. Miracle Mile winner Be Good Johnny has drawn the coveted pole for trainer-driver John McCarthy who has already declared he will attempt an all the way win over the 2570m trip.
TAB’s can’t beat AusTote
Mark Read`s International All Sports controlled totalisator AusTOTE continues to provide exceptional value for punters deducting between 2% to 5% commission not 14% to 18% as deducted elsewhere.
Redoute`s to serve to Northern time
Arrowfield Stud has announced that Redoutes Choice is set to serve a restricted number of mares Northern Hemisphere time at Arrowfield Stud in 2006.
Long term commitment given to jumps racing in Victoria
Racing Victoria Limited (RVL) has endorsed the primary recommendation of an independent review that supports the long term future of jumps racing.
International All Sports to take on Betfair
IASbet managing director Mark Read announced at yesterday’s second annual horse racing and sports betting forum in Melbourne that Australia’s leading corporate bookmaker was "ready to give Betfair a run for their money" in Australia.
Price pulls plug on Perth trip for Expunge
Caulfield trainer Mick Price has decided to keep his emerging stayer Expunge at home instead of heading west for a tilt at the Group 2 $400,000 Perth Cup.
LATEST ORDER OF ENTRY FOR Magic Millions 2YO CLASSIC
$1,000,000 CONRAD JUPITERS MAGIC MILLIONS 2YO CLASSIC 1200m Run at Gold Coast on January 14
LATEST ORDER OF ENTRY - MM 3YO TROPHY
$1,000,000 CONRAD JUPITERS MAGIC MILLIONS 3YO TROPHY 1400m Run at Gold Coast on January 14
KANETOSHI KING RACES INTO MILLIONS CONSIDERATION
The tremendous recent success of Magic Millions graduates continued at Rosehill on Saturday when two-year-old Kanetoshi King scored a powerful victory on debut and, in the process, earned himself the honour of being the first Australasian winner for freshman sire King Charlemagne.
THREE PARTS BROTHER TO CHURCHILL DOWNS AT MAGIC MILLIONS
A three quarter brother to boom juvenile Churchill Downs is among the 1375 yearlings catalogued for next month's Conrad Jupiters Magic Millions Yearling Sale on the Gold Coast.
Vengeance Of Rain wins Hong Kong Cup
Winning jockey Anthony Delpech had Vengeance of Rain enjoying the run of the race in fourth place early, just waiting to pounce and claim victory in the HK $18 million Cathay Pacific Hong Kong Cup.
Hong Kong International Day roundup
Japanese raider Hat Trick won the Cathay Pacific Hong Kong Mile with the Olivier Peslier in the saddle. Settling towards the tail of the field, Peslier came with one run to gun down local hope The Duke, which was ridden by Darren Beadman.
Cathay Pacific Hong Kong International Race Day
A big day of racing at Sha Tin racecourse today with the Hong Kong Jockey Club running its Cathay Pacific Hong Kong International Race Day.
Early Express wins Fruit 'n' Veg Stakes
The Peter Giadresco trained Early Express went one better than his second placing in the Railway Stakes last week when he took out the Group One Fruit 'n' Veg Stakes (1800m) at Ascot yesterday.
Takeover Target returns to his best
The Janiak trained Takeover Target returned to his best yesterday producing a race and track record in taking out the $200,000 G3 City Pacific Finance Summer Stakes (1200m) at Doomben.
Super Saturday at Ascot
The Group One Fruit 'n' Veg Stakes (1800m) at Ascot today highlights a nine race card that includes five stakes or Group races.
Victoria Cup Carnival kicks off
The barrier draw for Tonight’s Group 1 Bill Collins Trotters Mile at Moonee Valley has ensured there will be plenty of value for Harness Racing fans.
Pulsator wins Strawberry Slipper
The Gai Waterhouse trained Pulsator made a one-act affair of $100,000 Strawberry Hills Slipper (1000m) at Wyong yesterday with a track record run on his debut.
Alinghi racing career in doubt
Champion mare Alinghi may have run her last race after she suffered a minor tendon injury during trackwork at Hollywood Park this week.
Covertly scratched from Fruit 'n' Veg
Trainer Stan Bates has scratched Saturday's Group One Railway Stakes winner Covertly from this weekend's Group One Fruit 'n' Veg Stakes (1800m) at Ascot.
German jockey Starke wins his second Cathay Pacific Jockeys Trophy
Ace German jockey, Andrasch Starke, gained his second Cathay Pacific International Jockeys' Championship at Happy Valley on Wednesday night.
Sangsters Commitment To Australia
Adam Sangster (son of the late Robert Sangster) has shown his confidence in the Australian Bloodstock Industry by announcing that he has acquired the interests of David Hayes and his family in the renowned Collingrove Stud at Nagambie, North-East Victoria.
No Millions for Bahia
The Gai Waterhouse trained three-year-old filly Bahia is doubtful at best to contest the $1 million Magic Millions Trophy on the Gold Coast in January after pulling up lame following her win at Rosehill on Saturday.
Hong Kong Tuesday trackwork
Hong Kong's star international performer Cape Of Good Hope pleased trainer David Oughton when he worked over 800 metres in 54 seconds Tuesday morning.
Information Bulletin To All Clubs & Industry Bodies
This bulletin provides a further update of the wagering trends in the period since the split broadcast of races between Sky Channel and TVN. This update is provided on figures through to 4 December 2005 - seven months since the commencement of TVN on 4 May 2005. Further updates will be provided as long as the period of instability continues.
Living Hell injured
The Lee Freedman trained four-year-old mare Living Hell has been sent to the paddock for a six month spell after it was discovered she had sustained a grade two tendon injury.
Silent Witness out of Cathay Pacific Hong Kong Sprint
The Hong Kong Jockey Club has announced champion sprinter Silent Witness has officially been withdrawn from Sunday's HK$10m Cathay Pacific Hong Kong Sprint.
Iwata wins World Super Jockey Series
Japanese jockey Yasunari Iwata won the World Super Jockey Series held this weekend at Hanshin Racecourse in Japan.
Ouija Board for Hong Kong
Britain's top middle-distance filly, Ouija Board, has been given the all-clear to line up for the HK$14 million Cathay Pacific Hong Kong Vase over 2400 metres at Sha Tin on December 11.
Covertly wins Railway
WA mare Covertly proved a class above her rivals when taking out the $750,000 Group 1 Railway Stakes at Ascot yesterday.
Mel Stakes MM claims
The Alan Bailey trained Mel made it two wins from as many starts in the Hamilton Hotel Hcp (1000m) at Eagle Farm yesterday to stake his claims for January's $1 million Magic Millions Classic (1200m) at the Gold Coast.
US jockey Prado to ride in Hong Kong IJC
Jockey Victor Espinoza has had to withdraw from the Cathay Pacific International Jockeys' Championship (CXIJC) and will be replaced by another top class American-based rider in Edgar Prado.
USA has a good record in the Hong Kong Sprint
For limited representation, runners from the United States have a pretty good record in the Cathay Pacific Hong Kong Sprint: Big Jag finished third in 1999 and Morluc went one better in its next two renewals.
Summer Carnival hots up in the West
The Perth Summer Carnival grabs the racing spotlight this weekend with the running of the Group 1 $760,000 Railway Stakes to be run over the mile at Ascot today.
Treur Memorial and Cranbourne Cup trotting highlights tonight
A big night of Harness racing tonight with the running of the $110 000 Treuer Memorial at Bankstown and the $50,000 Cranbourne Cup.
First Acceptances for 2006 AAMI Blue Diamond Stakes
The Melbourne Racing Club has received a total of 741 First Acceptances for the 2006 AAMI Blue Diamond Stakes, surpassing last year's total of 645 at the same stage.
Alkaased withdrawn from Cathay Pacific Hong Kong Vase
The Hong Kong Jockey Club has announced that Japan Cup winner Alkaased has been sold to stand at stud in Japan and has been withdrawn from the HK$14m Cathay Pacific Hong Kong Vase.
Stanley Lodges Appeal
Sydney jockey Brent Stanley has lodged an Appeal against his four week suspension under AR 137 (a) - Improper Riding - which was incurred at Canterbury Park on Thursday, 17 November 2005.
Japan Cup winner Alkaased aims for Cathay Pacific Hong Kong Vase
The announcement last week of the selections for the Cathay Pacific Hong Kong International Races 2005 left some vacancies for additional horses pending the outcome of the Japan Cup.
Boss back with a double
Champion Group 1 jockey Glen Boss returned to race riding in Melbourne yesterday at the Lakeside course at Sandown with a double after taking an extended break following a third successive win aboard champion mare Makybe Diva in the Melbourne Cup.
Race Fields Approval Affirmed
The Race Fields Sub-committee of Racing Victoria Limited (RVL) met on Wednesday and affirmed initial approvals to a range of wagering service operators to publish Victorian thoroughbred race fields until 30 April 2006.
Newitt returns a winner
Disgraced jockey Craig Newitt returned to the winners circle yesterday after an enforced 18 month layoff following the Leone Chiara scandal.
Record numbers for Magic Millions race day
January's Magic Millions raceday on the Gold Coast has already received a record number of First Acceptors with 781 horses paid up by their connections for the meeting on January 14 at the Gold Coast.
Stanley suspended
Racing NSW Stewards today continued an inquiry opened at the Canterbury Park night meeting on Thursday, 17 November 2005, in relation to the positioning of the right arm of Brent Stanley, rider of Montecito, when it made contact with Apprentice Kanichiro Fujii, rider of Liquidity.
Alkaased wins Japan Cup
The Luca Cumani trained Alkaased gave jockey Frankie Dettori his third Japan Cup win when he held off Heart's Cry to win by a nose with last years winner Zenno Rob Roy a length and three quarters away in third place.
2006 Asian Mile Challenge launched
The 2006 Asian Mile Challenge was launched in Tokyo yesterday with the announcement that a record US$12.6million in prize-money and bonuses will be up for grabs.
Hayes youngsters continue to shine
David Hayes produced yet another impressive two year old yesterday when his Danehill Dancer filly Twist Contest stormed home to win over her stablemate Aurelio by half a length in the $50,000, Moonee Valley Customer Service Plate.
Iglesia Colt Wins Inaugural Toowoomba Millions
The exceptional start to the siring career of Oaklands Stud based sire Iglesia continued on Friday when the classy juvenile colt Reigart scored a strong win in the inaugural $101,000 City Pacific Finance Magic Millions Toowoomba 2YO Trophy (1003m).
Fusaichi Pegasus colt sells for $220,000
A colt by the Kentucky Derby winner Fusaichi Pegasus took centre stage on the Gold Coast today when he sold for $220,000 and topped the Magic Millions November Monthly Sale.
IAS takes over control of AusTOTE
Australia`s leading Corporate bookmaker International All Sports (IAS) has announced at its Annual General Meeting that it has taken over control of Norfolk Island based AusTOTE.
Johnny too Good
The John McCarthy trained Be Good Johnny took out last nights $500,000 Miracle Mile at Harold Park after sitting parked outside leader Lookslikelightning with his stablemate Slipnslide giving the father-son team of John and Luke McCarthy a rare quinella in the feature sprint.
Betfair Decision Good News For Tasmania
The Legislative Council’s support for the State Government’s decision to licence betting exchange operator Betfair would act as a beacon for further investment in Tasmania, the Premier said today.
Lightning set to strike at Harold Park
West Australian speedster Lookslikelightning is set to give trainer Pat Keating and driver Ryan Warwick the biggest thrill of their Harness racing careers when their seven year old Wonder from the West lines up in Friday nights $500,000 Miracle Mile at Harold Park.
Spirit of Sport Award for the Diva
Triple Melbourne Cup winner, Makybe Diva (GB), joined sporting’s elite when she became the inaugural winner of the Sport Australia Hall of Fame’s new Spirit of Sport Award last night.
No Stopping Beadman
Sydney’s number one jockey Darren Beadman was at it again at Canterbury midweek guiding home another two winners.
New Track ratings for Victoria
Racing Victoria Limited has announced the introduction of a new number-based system of rating tracks to provide a more detailed and accurate description of track conditions from 1 December 2005.
Now Stewards issue press release regarding Betfair
Chairmen of Stewards from around Australia have joined forces ahead of today's sitting in the Tasmanian Upper House where Premier Paul Lennon will introduce his betting exchange legislation.
Prairie Rose disqualified a month later
Racing Victoria stewards concluded an inquiry yesterday into the circumstances which led to Prairie Rose competing in the Symons Dairy Open Handicap run at Bendigo on Saturday, 15th October 2005, in which the mare finished third.
Lennon talks to ACCC
Tasmanian Premier John Lennon yesterday announced in a statement that he had secured a commitment from the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission to consider a submission from the Tasmanian Government should anti-competitive retaliatory action be launched against the State over its decision to licence Betfair.
Tasmania Won’t Be Intimidated
The Tasmanian Government will not be intimidated by vested interests in the racing industry over its decision to grant an online betting exchange licence to Betfair, the Premier said on Monday.
Betfair Responds To ARB
``The points raised in the ARB’s legal opinion seem unremarkable. Of course if someone infringes Tasmanian law, they will need to be prosecuted by Tasmanian authorities. That’s how the Constitution works," said Andrew Twaits, Betfair’s Director of Corporate and Business Affairs in Australia.
ARB to present Legal experts against Tasmanian legislation
The Betfair saga will hot up this week with the Australian Racing Board (ARB)obtaining legal advice relating to the betting exchange legislation being introduced into the Tasmanian Parliament.
Planet Ruler, Dave's Best claim Cathay Pacific International Trials
In one of the shocks of the season, Dave's Best defied official ratings and odds of 78/1 to claim the Cathay Pacific International Mile Trial (Gr.2-1600m) and put him in contention for a position in the Cathay Pacific Hong Kong Mile next month.
Miracle Mile Final Field and Barrier Draw
The barrier draw for next Friday Night’s $500,000 Miracle Mile has been conducted by NSW Harness Racing Club Directors at the annual Miracle Mile Dinner at Harold Park last night. Champion trainer Brian Hancock could make a surprise return to the driving ranks in an attempt to steer home his first Miracle Mile winner.
Five star Beadman jets off to Hong Kong
Leading Sydney rider Darren Beadman enjoyed yet another day out at Royal Randwick yesterday steering home five winners for the eighth time on a metropolitan track.
Summer Carnival time in the West
The Summer Carnival in Perth grabs the racing spotlight this weekend with the running of the WA Guineas and the Lee Steere Stakes the two main features on the card at Ascot Today.
HKJC announces Jockey Challenge participants
The Hong Kong Jockey Club has announced a first class line-up of champion jockeys from all over the world to contest the Cathay Pacific International Jockeys' Championship (CXIJC) at Happy Valley Racecourse on December 7, 2005.
TVN and Sky dispute drawing to a close
In good news for Punters around Australia it seems the long running broadcasting dispute is finally set to draw to a close.
Stanley questioned over elbow use
Racing NSW Stewards opened an inquiry at Canterbury last night after a wayward elbow from jockey Brent Stanley in the Sara Lee Foodservice 3YO+ C3 Handicap over 1900 metres.
The king of the kids
Yesterday’s impressive Balaklava debutant So Ready continued David Hayes impressive strike rate with this season's two year olds.
Beadman latest to head to Hong Kong
Leading Sydney rider Darren Beadman has been granted a Visiting Jockey's Licence by the Hong Kong Jockey Club in order to ride The Duke for trained Caspar Fownes in The Cathay Pacific International Mile Trial (Group 2) to be run at Sha Tin Racecourse this coming Sunday.
TVN becoming expensive
The Australian Jockey Club and Sydney Turf Club are in the hole for $9.2 million and are contributing around $300,000 a month to keep TVN up and running.
Plastered saga takes another twist
The never ending Plastered saga took another twist yesterday when trainer Lindsey Smith announced the West Australian star would undergo throat surgery.
Two more added to Mile Field
The NSW Harness Racing Club board yesterday invited Victorian pacer Robin Hood and Chariots of Fire winner Slipnslide for next week's $500,000 Miracle Mile at Harold Park.
Diva worlds best
Makybe Diva has finally been acknowledged as the best filly or mare in the world. The Three time Melbourne Cup winning mare has also been crowned the worlds best stayer (beyond 2700m), after the latest World Thoroughbred Rankings were released by the International Federation of Horse Authorities (IFHA).
Childs suspended after McEvoy fall
Racing Victoria Stewards suspended Greg Childs for 23 race meetings yesterday after he was found guilty of causing interference to Queen of the Hill in the Age Classic run at Flemington November 5.
RNSW Annual Report '05
Racing NSW in releasing its Annual Report today for the period 1 July 2004 to 30 June 2005, announced that it will distribute approximately $2million from its reserves to clubs for payment as prizemoney.
STC active in crowd safety as numbers increase
The Spring of 2005 has seen record crowds flock to Rosehill Gardens racecourse and shows a clear resurgence in the interest in thoroughbred horse racing – a fantastic result for Sydney Turf Club (STC) and the racing industry.
Expunge targets Perth Cup
Trainer Mick Price will send lightly raced stayer Expunge to Perth for the summer racing carnival provided he is well weighted in the Group Two Perth Cup (3200m) at Ascot on New Year's Day.
New jockey Helmets to be trialled
Sydney jockey Brent Stanley will trial a new helmet for jockeys over the next few weeks.
Vengeance Of Rain Wins Cup Trial
Despite Vengeance Of Rain struggling to win yesterday’s HK$3m Cathay Pacific International Cup Trial (Gr.2-2000m) at Sha Tin, trainer David Ferraris is confident of his stable star producing an improved showing in next months Cathay Pacific Hong Kong Cup on December 11.
Second Plastered deal falls through
The sale of West Australian star Plastered has fallen through for a second time this spring after West Australian property developer Wayne Barber pulled the plug on a $1.15 million deal to buy managing-owner Janelle Harvey's 60 per cent share in Plastered.
Spring Racing Carnival draws to a close
The Melbourne Spring Racing Carnival draws to a close with today’s Sandown Classic meeting at the hillside track. The Robbie Laing trained Roman Arch who lumped 59.5kg to victory in the Listed Werribee Cup at his last start is the early favourite for the race.
Plastered sold again
One time Melbourne Cup favourite Plastered has been sold for a second time this spring.
Epsom Handicap moved
The Australian Jockey Club (AJC) has announced next years running of the Epsom Handicap will be moved back a week from its regular October long weekend slot next year.
Barely A Moment to stand at Lindsay Park
Triple Group One Winner Barely a Moment (Gilded Time – Lady Danna) will be standing at Lindsay Park Stud in 2006.
VRC gives $395,000 to charity
The Victoria Racing Club (VRC) yesterday handed over a cheque for a record $395,000 to Challenge – the official charity of the 2005 Melbourne Cup Carnival.
Seamer chasing gold in Singapore
Melbourne Cup winning jockey Scott Seamer has been granted a two-day freelance jockey licence by the Singapore Turf Club for the Singapore Gold Cup meeting this weekend.
VRC declare Phar Lap Cup a fake
The Victoria Racing Club (VRC) has announced the trophy claimed to be the 1930 Melbourne Cup won by Phar Lap is a fake.
Rodd heading home Dunn heads to Hong Kong
Former top Queensland apprentice Michael Rodd is set to return to the Australian riding ranks when his current riding contract expires in Hong Kong.
Sheikh pays record price for Ashado
Sheikh Mohammed al Maktoum of Dubai paid a world record US$9 million on Monday to purchase recently retired broodmare prospect Ashado a winner of last year's Kentucky Oaks Breeders` Cup Distaff.
Australian Racing Board Chairman Responds
The Chairman of the Australian Racing Board, Andrew Ramsden, has responded to the announcement made by the Premier of Tasmania that his government intends to issue a licence to a consortium involving the UK company, Betfair to operate a betting exchange on Australian racing.
Xcellent heading for Dubai
Trainer Mike Moroney will target the Group I US$5 million Dubai Sheema Classic (2400m) on grass at the Dubai World Cup meeting in late March with his Kiwi champ Xcellent.
Hawkes to sing National Anthem
The VRC has announced prominent racing identity Wayne Hawkes will break new ground on Saturday when he performs the National Anthem prior to the running of the $401,000 Group 2 Shannons Sandown Classic.
Boss wants Xcellent ride in 2006 Melbourne Cup
Three time Melbourne Cup winning rider Glen Boss is already chasing a fourth Melbourne Cup after calling Kiwi trainer Mike Moroney on Friday to enquire about taking the mount on Xcellent in the 2006 Melbourne Cup.
King wins Group 1 Emirates aboard Valedictum
Leading Victorian jockey Steven King notched his sixth winner of the 2005 Melbourne Cup Carnival when he scored aboard the Danny O'Brien trained Valedictum in the $755,000 Group I Emirates Stakes (1600m) at Flemington yesterday.
Hong Kong Jockey Club extend licenses for Brown and Munce
The Hong Kong Jockey Club Committee has agreed to grant an extension of Club Jockey's Licence’s to both Corey Brown and Chris Munce until 26 March 2006, subject to a satisfactory medical examination. Betting on Hong Kong Thoroughbred Racing is available with IASbet.com
Boss invited to Hong Kong
Australia`s leading Group 1 jockey Glen Boss has been invited by the Hong Kong Jockey Club to compete in the Cathay Pacific International Jockeys' Championship to be held at Happy Valley Racecourse on 7 December.
Sunline`s little brother to debut
All eyes will turn to Geelong today when Sunline`s full brother Flaring Sun makes his racetrack debut in race 6 on the card, the Neverfail Spring Water Maiden Plate over 1240m.
Free Makybe Diva posters at Flemington Today
Racegoers heading to Flemington for Emirates Stakes Day on Saturday will be able to obtain a magnificent poster to commemorate Makybe Diva`s historic Emirates Melbourne Cup win.
Tasmania to rake in Betfair Millions
Tasmanian Premier Paul Lennon said today that Tasmanian racing will be a multi-million dollar beneficiary of the Betfair package with the racing industry guaranteed of at least an extra $5 million in each of the first two years of the company`s operation.
Tasmania grant Betfair License
Tasmanian Premier Paul Lennon has signed an agreement with online betting exchange Betfair and their Australian joint venture partner PBL.
Freedman caps dream Melbourne Carnival with Oaks
Victorian trainer Lee Freedman capped a remarkable spring campaign for his stable when the Stravinsky filly Serenade Rose took out the $750,000 G1 Crown Oaks (2500m) at Flemington.
Melbourne Cup Carnival continues with Oaks Day
Champion trainer Lee Freedman will be hoping to secure a rare feat in Australian racing when he saddles up popular elect Serenade Rose and stablemate Empress Lily in the Group One $750,000 Crown Victoria Oaks (2500m).
Melbourne Cup Track Manager underfire
The beaten brigade wasted little time in complaining about supposed track doctoring after Makybe Diva won a record third consecutive Melbourne Cup.
Makybe Makes History
Champion mare Makybe Diva created history at Flemington yesterday when she won her third Emirates Melbourne Cup.
Record breaker Makybe retired
Having won the $5 million Melbourne Cup a record third time before a crowd in excess of 100,000 at Flemington, owner Tony Santic announced Makybe Diva had run and won her last race.
Diva goes from Champion to Legend
Makybe Diva became a legend of the Australian turf when she effortlessly won her third Melbourne Cup at Flemington today.
Makybe Diva Wins Third Melbourne Cup
Lee Freedman trained Super-mare Makybe Diva has won the 2005 Melbourne Cup and rode into history as the only horse ever to win three Melbourne Cup titles.
Mark Reads Melbourne Cup Tips
Mark Reads Melbourne Cup Tips Railings Mr Celebrity Makybe Diva Leica Falcon Dizelle
Mystery Punter Places $1m Bet on Makybe Diva
An unidentified punter has placed a $1 million dollar bet on Makybe Diva to win tomorrow's 2005 Melbourne Cup. Odds at the time of the bet were at $4.00 or 3/1 with the punter looking to pocket $4 million should Makybe win her third Cup.
Good to Dead or Makybe scratched
Owner Tony Santic has put the pressure on the Victoria Racing Club and racecourse manager Terry Watson declaring he'll pull the two time Melbourne Cup winner out of the race if track conditions are unsuitable.
Diva To Run In Melbourne Cup
Trainer Lee Freedman announced today that dual Melbourne Cup winning mare Makybe Diva had earnt the right to have a shot at history and attempt to win a third consecutive Melbourne Cup on Tuesday.
Melbourne Cup Final Field and Barrier Draw
Race 7-3.00pm 2005 EMIRATES MELBOURNE CUP 3200M Of $5100000 Of $5000000 and $100000 trophies. 1st $3000000 and trophies of $80000 to owner $8500 to trainer $8500 to jockey $3000 to strapper, 2nd $750000, 3rd $375000, 4th $200000, 5th $125000, 6th $110000, 7th $110000, 8th $110000, 9th $110000, 10th $110000. Starter Subsidy: $200 for non-prize earning runners. (GROUP 1). No allowances for apprentices. Field Limit: 24
Starcraft unplaced behind Saint Liam in New York
AJC Australian Derby winner Starcraft failed to flatter in his bid to win America's richest race, the US$4 million Breeders' Cup Classic on dirt at Belmont Park (2000m) in New York this morning (AEDT).
Diva Fever
Over 100,000 people are expected to flock to Melbourne's city centre on Monday for the annual Emirates Melbourne Cup Parade as the city is gripped by "Makybe Diva Fever".
Still no word on Diva Cup start
The ongoing will she won’t she saga continues in the lead up to next Tuesday’s $5 million Melbourne Cup at Flemington.
Franklin Gardens in doubt for Melbourne Cup
Yet another English stayer has gone amiss in the lead up to Tuesday`s $5 million Melbourne Cup at Flemington with Franklins Gardens now in serious doubt of taking his place in the Melbourne Cup field after sustaining a tendon injury at trackwork.
Holder License revoked
Australian jockey Jason Holder has returned home after having his license revoked by the Macau Jockey Club. Holder was suspended until November 8 and fined the sum of HK$50,000.
A Sixth Derby looms for Bart
The Cups king Bart Cummings will be chasing a sixth VRC Derby success when he saddles up pre-post favourite Pendragon in Saturday`s $1.5 million Group I, AAMI Victoria Derby. Unfortunately for Bart the barrier draw wasn`t kind to his charge with Part-owner Dato Chin Nam drawing barrier 15 at the public barrier draw at Federation Square on Wednesday.
AusTOTE Makes Strong Progress Under IAS Ownership
As the Tasmanian Government continues to procrastinate over the issue of a licence to the European betting exchange Betfair, the already Australian-licensed low commission operator AusTOTE continues to build support in the market place.
AusTOTE providing exceptional value
Why bet with AusTOTE? I Got Chills $2-50 (less 2-5 %) is a little better than the $1-70 offered by the TAB`s last Saturday. The value didn`t stop with that 7-length winner at black odds. The Worlds Best Mare Makybe Diva paid a ridiculous $4-30 (less 2-5 %) when she made a one act affair of last Saturday`s WS Cox Plate.
Vouvray to run before Melbourne Cup
The Peter Moody trained Zabeel mare Vouvray will run in either the MacKinnon Stakes or the SAAB Quality on Saturday to round off her Melbourne Cup preparations.
Betfair decision looms
Tasmanian Premier Paul Lennon told State Parliament yesterday that his Government was close to making a decision on whether it would grant the UK based online betting giant Betfair an Australian licence. The Premier said he expected a decision to be made within the next 10 days.
Plastered finally scratched form Melbourne Cup
The VRC Derby winner Plastered is officially out of the 2005 Melbourne Cup with the four-year-old heading home to Perth at lunchtime today. The West Australian star will remain in the care of original trainer Lindsey Smith after a deal to purchase the horse by a syndicate formed by champion trainer Lee Freedman fell through at the 11th hour.
VRC think Diva is running
With the expectation that champion mare Makybe Diva will run in next Tuesday’s Emirates Melbourne Cup, the Victoria Racing Club has created a new area to cater for the demand of racegoers wanting to be at Flemington to witness the event.
Starcraft ready for Breeders Cup tilt
Starcraft’s senior owner Paul Makin on Tuesday paid the supplementary fee for the Breeders’ Cup Classic run on the dirt over 2000m at Belmont Park on Saturday October 29.
Plastered sale off
The pending sale of VRC Derby winner Plastered is off again after the horse failed a veterinary test yesterday. The deal was called off at the eleventh hour with the prospective buyers unwilling to part with the $1.6 million purchase price after the four-year-old failed a thorough veterinary examination at the Werribee Equine Centre.
Plastered sold
VRC Derby winner Plastered will now be trained by Lee Freedman. The champion trainer formed a syndicate to buy out the existing 60 per cent share held by outspoken owner Janelle Harvey.
Freedman pays up for Makybe and Plastered
Champion trainer Lee Freedman today paid up for two time Melbourne Cup winner Makybe Diva and her new stablemate Plastered to run in Tuesday’s $5 million G1 Melbourne Cup. Only 37 horses were paid up at today’s third declaration. The Melbourne Cup Order Of Entry is listed below with final declarations for the Melbourne Cup to be declared at 5.00pm on Saturday.
Prebble picks up Diamond Cup mount
Hong Kong based Australian jockey Brett Prebble has picked up the ride on English stayer Carte Diamond in next Tuesday's $5 million G1 Melbourne Cup at Flemington. Prebble will take over from Weichong Marwing who has already been booked to ride Greys Inn in the Melbourne Cup.
2005 Melbourne Cup Breaking News-Diamond Out
English stayer Carte Diamond has been ruled out of Tuesday's $5 million Melbourne Cup after a training accident today. Working this morning on the course proper, the Brian Ellison trained English raider was being ridden by Weichong Marwing when the stirrup iron came lose as the pair were about to enter the straight.
Sunline foals Zabeel colt
While Makybe Diva was making a one-act affair of Saturday`s WS Cox Plate, a former two time winner in Sunline was giving birth to a Zabeel colt.
Derby winner Motivator retired
Epsom Derby winner Motivator has been retired to stud after going amiss. Owned by the Royal Ascot Club, Motivator was to head to the Breeders Cup Turf race but will now be sent to Her Majesty The Queen's Royal Stud at Sandringham earlier than expected.
Diva crowned Queen of the turf
Equine immortality is achieved by so very few. Yesterday, at Moonee Valley where legends are made, the reigning Australian Horse of the Year Makybe Diva wrote another chapter in the annuls of Australian racing with a performance that left trainer Lee Freedman declaring, "She is the best I've ever trained, the best we have seen since Kingston Town,"
Plastered not ruled out of Melbourne Cup
The continuing saga surrounding Melbourne Cup hope Plastered took another twist yesterday with reports emanating from the west that part-owner Elio Galante had offered to buy out the 60 per cent share held by Janelle Harvey.
Makybe Diva at the World`s Biggest Odds!
Mark Read`s IASbet.com is officially offering two time winning Melbourne Cup champion Makybe Diva at the world`s best odds.
Plastered out of Melbourne Cup
VRC Derby winner Plastered is likely to head home and be aimed at the Perth Cup after the four-year-old was found to have a hoof abscess. Trainer Lindsay Smith said Plastered was not lame but tender after shedding the frog, the soft part of the foot.
Ryan suspended
Premiership winning jockey Nicholas Ryan was suspended until midnight October 30th, the day after AAMI Victoria Derby Day after his ride on the Brian Mayfield-Smith trained Cool and Composed (NZ) in the Melbourne Racing Club Classic, last Saturday on Caulfield Cup Day.
No Penalty for On A Jeune
Holden Geelong Cup winner On A Jeune has not received a weight penalty for the Emirates Melbourne Cup.
Gai eyes Melbourne Cup start for Mr Celebrity
Having missed a start in last Saturday's Caulfield Cup with her up and coming galloper Mr Celebrity, Sydney's leading trainer Gai Waterhouse is now aiming the lightly raced five-year-old at next month's $5 million Melbourne Cup.
Spring Carnival ends early for Nikolic
The Melbourne Cup Carnival ended before it began for leading Victorian rider Danny Nikolic yesterday after he failed to have his appeal against a careless riding charge overturned yesterday.
Capacity field for Cox Plate
The MVRC has decided on a capacity field of 14 to contest Australia's weight-for-age championship, the $3 million W.S Cox Plate over 2040m at Moonee Valley on Saturday. Dual Melbourne Cup winner and race favourite Makybe Diva drew ideally in gate 4 while the Bart Cummings trained 3-year-old Gods Own drew the outside gate.
Railings receives 2kg Melbourne Cup penalty
Caulfield Cup winner Railings has received a 2 kg penalty for the 2005 Melbourne Cup from Racing Victoria Chief Handicapper Greg Carpenter on Monday.
McEvoy to ride Falcon in Cup
Craig Williams has been dumped from Leica Falcon with Melbourne Cup winning jockey Kerrin McEvoy snapped up by connections after the Godolphin stable decided to abandon their Melbourne Spring Carnival campaign.
Childs to partner Plastered in Cup
Leading Victorian rider Greg Childs has picked up the surprise mount aboard Melbourne Cup hope Plastered in Saturday's Moonee Valley Cup. Regular rider Paul Harvey will be engaged at Belmont on Saturday with connections opting to book Childs for a second opinion regarding the progress of their star four-year-old.
Godolphin scrap Melbourne Cup plans
In a sensation, the Godolphin stable has pulled the pin on a Melbourne Cup assault with their foreign raiders and are in the process of packing up and heading home from their quarantine base at Sandown.
Fallon offered Diamond Melbourne Cup ride
Trainer Brian Ellison has offered champion jockey Keiren Fallon the mount aboard Carte Diamond in the Melbourne Cup at Flemington on Nov.1. Betting on the 2005 Melbourne Cup with IASbet.com has Dual Melbourne Cup winner Makybe Diva the $4-00 favourite.
Railings gives Hawkes first Caulfield Cup win
Leading Sydney trainer, John Hawkes won his first Caulfield Cup yesterday when his Zabeel gelding, Railings stormed home to pick up the Japanese outsider Eye Popper and Mummify in the shadows of the post.
Mark Read`s Caulfield Cup selections 2005
Having put Elvstroem on top to win last years Caulfield Cup, Mark Read has selected his first four placegetters for tomorrows $2.5 million race at Caulfield.
Caulfield and Melbourne Cup hopes determined today
Jockey Dan Nikolic will find out today if he will partner the Lee Freedman trained Mummify in tomorrow`s Caulfield Cup. Nikolic successfully had his appeal against a 17 meeting suspension incurred in last Saturday`s Caulfield Guineas adjourned yesterday until next Tuesday afternoon.
Callow Back for Cox Plate
Victorian jockey Noel Callow had his seven-day suspension incurred for his ride aboard Stratum in the Caulfield Guineas last week, reduced by a day on appeal.
Fight Your Corner scratched from Caulfield Cup
Fight Your Corner from the Godolphin stable has been scratched from Saturday's $2.5 million Caulfield Cup. The British raider will also miss the Melbourne Cup after he was found to be lame with a tendon injury.
Melbourne Cup winning jockey outed
Two time Melbourne Cup winning jockey Glen Boss was yesterday suspended by Racing Victoria Stewards outed for seven days at Caulfield. The premier Group 1 jockey in Australia will now miss the Caulfield Cup meeting on Saturday where he was to ride Wild Iris for trainer Sydney Guy Walter.
El Segundo clear top pick for Caulfield Cup
The Colin Little trained El Segundo is the clear cut favourite for the $2.5 million Caulfield Cup on Saturday after drawing favourably in gate 4. The barrier draw for the Caulfield Cup to be run over 2400m at Caulfield on Saturday is listed below:
2005 Melbourne Cup to see VRC team with 3AW
The Victoria Racing Club has announced Melbourne radio station 3AW is once again the official radio station for the Melbourne Cup Carnival. 2005 Melbourne Cup Betting is already available with IASbet.com where a Free $20-00 bet on the Melbourne Cup is available for clients.
Caulfield Cup Field causes angst amongst trainers
The final Caulfield Cup field announced by the Melbourne Racing Club committee caused much angst amongst local trainers after British hurdler Carte Diamond was elevated into the field at the expense of the Queensland Derby winner Lachlan River.
Caulfield Cup Final Field
The Melbourne Racing Club has announced the final field for Saturday's $2.5 million G1 Carlton Draught Caulfield Cup 2400m with the David Hayes trained Confectioner now to be aimed at the WS Cox Plate after missing out on a start.
Toughest test for Rewaaya in Thousand Guineas
The David Hayes-trained Rewaaya faces her toughest test when she lines up in the $500,000 Group One Vinery Stud Thousand Guineas over 1600m at Caulfield today. Hayes will also saddle up Cayambee who he said wouldn't surprise with a first three finish and Benko who will need luck from her outside gate draw.
Leica Falcon gets 2 kg Melbourne Cup penalty
Nothin Leica Dane gelding Leica Falcon has received a 2kg penalty for the Emirates Melbourne Cup after his impressive win in the Group 2 Winning Edge Presentations Stakes (2400m) at Caulfield on Saturday.
STC hits back
Responding to weekend media reports that labeled Sydney Turf Club as "cash strapped" CEO Michael Kenny reacted angrily on Monday calling the reports rubbish and part of a concerted campaign to destabilise STC in its ongoing dispute with Tabcorp and Sky Channel over broadcast of its races on TVN.
Gauci booked for El Segundo
Caulfield trainer Colin Little has booked Darren Gauci to ride El Segundo in Saturday's $2.5 million Caulfield Cup over 2400 metres.
International raiders arrive today
Three flights carrying five Spring Racing Carnival contenders will touch down at Tullamarine Airport in Melbourne on Tuesday.
Williams to ride Gods Own in Cox Plate
Craig Williams has been booked to ride the Bart Cummings trained Caulfield Guineas winner Gods Own in the WS Cox Plate.
Dubawi retired to stud
The Godolphin Racing team has reported star three year old Dubawi, who won the Irish 2000 Guineas and Prix Jacques le Marois has been retired to stud after suffering an injury to a hind ligament.
Alinghi flops in Shadwell Mile
Champion Australian filly Alinghi finished eighth in the ten-horse field behind Host in the $600,000 Shadwell Turf Mile Stakes (G1) at Keeneland Race Course.
Heaven sent Gods Own wins Guineas
The Bart Cummings trained Gods Own produced an amazing win in yesterday’s $1 million G1 Caulfield Guineas over 1600 metres.
El Segundo stakes Caulfield Cup claim
El Segundo staked his claim for next Saturday's $2.5 million Caulfield Cup with an effortless win in yesterday's Yalumba Stakes. While the Colin Little trained Pins gelding gauranteed himself a Caulfield Cup start, the David Hayes trained Confectioner will now have to rely on the discretion of the Melbourne Racing Club committee after finishing third.
Leica Falcon storms into Caulfield Cup contention
The Richard Freyer trained Leica Falcon produced another barnstorming finish in yesterdays Group 2 Winning Edge Presentation Stakes over 2400 metres at Caulfield to burst into Caulfield Cup calculations.
AJC and STC announce money in the bank
The Australian Jockey Club (AJC) and Sydney Turf Club (STC) on Saturday issued a statement claiming that their combined 50% shareholding in dedicated thoroughbred racing channel, Thoroughvision (TVN) was worth $30 million.
Nikolic ready to ride
Victorian jockey Dan Nikolic was granted a stay of proceedings yesterday allowing him to fulfil his six engagements at Caulfield today.
Childs picks up ride aboard Railings in the Caulfield Cup
Victorian jockey Greg Childs has picked up the ride on the John Hawkes trained Railing in next Saturday’s $2.5 million Caulfield Cup over 2400m at Caulfield.
Confectioner no certainty for Yalumba
The David Hayes trained Confectioner is no certainty to start with the champion trainer still undecided on whether to run Confectioner in the Yulumba Stakes at Caulfield on Saturday or leave a Caulfield Cup start to the discretionary powers of the Melbourne Racing Club.
Show Barry cops 1kg penalty
Trainer John Rattle will pay the $11,825 final declaration fee next Tuesday in a bid to fulfil a Carlton Draught Caulfield Cup dream after winning his local Cranbourne Cup with Show Barry.
Nikolic appeal dismissed
Danny Nikolic yesterday had his appeal dismissed but did receive some good news with the Racing Appeals and Disciplinary Board ruling the original penalty handed down by Racing Victoria Ltd stewards last week to be "too severe".
Nikolic decision set down for today
The appeal against a two month suspension by jockey Danny Nikolic being heard yesterday was adjourned by the Racing Appeals and Disciplinary Board with a decision to be set down today.
Punters left out in the cold
TVN finally got around to issuing a response to SKY's proposal to give all Australian Pay TV subscribers access to Sydney and Victorian thoroughbred races.
2005 Melbourne Cup in Adelaide
Spring is in the air which means the Spring Racing Carnival is just around the corner, and there's nothing that says spring like the Melbourne Cup!
Nikolic appeal to be heard today
Victorian jockey Dan Nikolic will have his appeal heard today after being charged and suspended under Rule 135 (b) for not allowing his mount Activation all reasonable and permissible measures to win or obtain the best possible placing at Flemington last month.
Makybe and Vinnie new Melbourne Cup Topweights
Twelve overseas trained horses remained in the running for a place in the field for the 2005 Emirates Melbourne Cup after Second Declarations were taken today.
Are the Irish coming
Four time Irish St. Leger winner Vinnie Roe (IRE) who ran second to Makybe Diva (GB) in last year's Melbourne Cup is yet to be a confirmed starter in the 2005 Melbourne Cup. Trainer Dermot Weld will decide on Wednesday whether he has his swan song in this year's Cup.
Betfair debate set to escalate
The Betfair debate will once again grab the headlines this week with police in London set to interview jockeys and trainers arrested as part of a race-fixing inquiry in 2004.
2005 Melbourne Cup
Second Declarations for the 2005 Emirates Melbourne Cup close at 12 noon today (Melbourne time).
Hayes waits, Waterhouse aims high
David Hayes can do no more than sit tight and hope his two main spring hopes gain starts for their main spring targets.
Silent Witness wins Sprinters Stakes in Japan
Champion Hong Kong sprinter Silent Witness made it 18 wins from 20 race starts with an emphatic length and a quarter win to take out the 39th Group I Sprinters Stakes (1200m) at Nakayama, Japan yesterday afternoon.
Hurricane Run storms home to win Arc
Six time champion jockey Keiron Fallon won his first Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe at Longchamp, Paris on Sunday when he piloted the Andre Fabre trained Hurricane Run.
Diva on song in Turnbull
Australian Horse of the Year Makybe Diva made a one act affair of the Group 2 Turnbull Stakes at Flemington yesterday with the most comprehensive of victories.
Hotel Grand coasts home
The Anthony Cummings trained Hotel Grand made light work of boom horses Pendragon and Dream Ballad in the Group 1 Spring Champion Stakes at Randwick yesterday.
Bowman out of luck
Jockey Hugh Bowman had a day to forget at Randwick yesterday with his first mount of the day, $1.3 million dollar yearling Assertive Choice collapsing coming into the straight. The Redoute's Choice colt smashed through the rail after suffering a massive heart attack.
Sweet Stream out of Melbourne Cup
Barry Irwin the president of Team Valor has announced that the John Hammond trained five-year-old mare Sweet Stream will miss the Melbourne.
Godolphin sending three horses to Melbourne
The Godolphin racing empire is sending out three horses to Melbourne for the Spring Carnival. Razkalla who recorded a ninth placed finish last year heads the trio who are expected to arrive today.
Bowman free to ride
Sydney Jockey Hugh Bowman's appeal against his suspension for six weeks on a careless riding charge was dismissed yesterday by the Racing NSW Appeal Panel.
Sky Channel still waiting on TVN support to assist racing fans
Sky Channel has today written to the NSW and Victorian Racing Ministers expressing dismay at TVN’s stalling tactics in the split picture dispute and lack of response to Sky’s proposal to give all Pay TV subscribers immediate access to Sydney and Victorian thoroughbred races.
Nikolic suspended for two months
Racing Victoria stewards yesterday suspended Melbourne jockey Danny Nikolic for two months, for failing to make every effort to win a race on the Graeme Rogerson trained Activation.
Paratroopers heads to Melbourne
The John Hawkes trained three-year-old Paratroopers is heading to Melbourne for the $1 million Caulfield Guineas on Saturday week.
Vasil outed for six weeks
Caulfield Cup winning trainer Tony Vasil has been suspended for six weeks by the Racing Appeals and Disciplinary Board after he admitted to administering TC02 (bicarbonate) to one of his horses within 24 hours of a race.
Spring Racing
A big weekend of racing ahead with the Epsom Handicap and Metropolitan headlining a Super Saturday at Randwick that will see four Group 1 races decided while Makybe Diva and Lad Of The Manor will do battle once again in the Turnbull Stakes at Flemington.
TVN team with FOXTEL
TVN Chief Executive Peter Sweeney yesterday announced in a statement the appointment of FOXTEL as the exclusive sales agent of the TVN service for commercial premises.
Caulfield Cup hopes to line up in Turnbull
Twenty-two of the 25 nominations for Saturday's $500,000 Turnbull Stakes still are on the list of hopefuls for the $2,515,000 Carlton Draught Caulfield Cup (2400m) on October 15.
Breeders Cup Mile for Starcraft
The lure of being proclaimed "Worlds Best Miler" seems to be too much for owner Paul Makin to turn down with his 5 year old chestnut Starcraft now set to take on the worlds best in New York.
Yeats in Quarantine
The Aidan O'Brien trained four-year-old Yeats went into Quarantine on Saturday should connections decide to run in the 2005 Melbourne Cup on November 1.
Collier Hill ruled out of Melbourne Cup
English stayer Collier Hill who defeated the Dermot Weld trained Vinnie Roe in the Irish St Leger, has been ruled out of making the trip to Australia for the Melbourne Cup.
1.5 kg penalty for El Segundo
Racing Victoria Limited announced in a statement yesterday that Chief Handicapper Greg Carpenter confirmed El Segundo (NZ) had now passed the first elimination clause for the Carlton Draught Caulfield Cup and has been penalised 1.5kg.
Callow booked for Stratum
Melbourne jockey Noel Callow is the new rider for the Paul Perry trained Golden Slipper winner Stratum after regular rider Glen Boss opted to stick with the Bart Cummings trained Gods Own in the $1 million Caulfield Guineas.
High Cee and Accumulate to miss Spring Carnival
Eleven time Melbourne Cup winning trainer Bart Cummings was dealt a severe blow to his chances of claiming yet another Melbourne Cup after promising stayers High Cee and Accumulate suffered leg injuries.
Starcraft wins Queen Elizabeth II Stakes
The Luca Cumani trained Starcraft claimed the champion miler of Europe title after he held off the Godolphin trained race favourite Dubawi to take out the Queen Elizabeth II Stakes (1600m) at Newmarket overnight.
Celebrity heading to Epsom
The Gai Watehrouse trained Mr Celebrity will line up in next weeks Epsom Handicap after winning the $350,000, Group I, George Main Stakes at Randwick yesterday.
Lad and Diva to gallop today
Dual Melbourne Cup winner Makybe Diva and Lad of the Manor will both continue their Cox Plate preparations with special track gallops today.
Racing Industry holds its breath as Sky and TVN meet
Sky Channel said in a statement issued yesterday that it was hopeful TVN will respond positively to its offer and support a plan to give all Australian Pay TV subscribers access to Sydney and Victorian thoroughbred races during a meeting in Melbourne on Friday.
Snitzel heads to the paddock
Trainer Gerald Ryan has pulled the plug on a spring campaign for his star colt Snitzel sending the multiple group winning three-year-old off to the spelling paddock.
TVN announces fees for Pubs and Clubs
TVN issued a press release yesterday announcing it had advised Australian pubs and clubs of its pricing policy for the provision of television coverage of thoroughbred races conducted in Sydney, Victoria and Darwin.
Vasil TCO2 inquiry begins
Caulfield trainer Tony Vasil fronted the Racing Appeals and Disciplinary Board yesterday as stewards began their case over the Vasil trained Mr Splinters being produced at Sandown races last April with an elevated bicard reading.
Bowman lodges appeal
Sydney jockey Hugh Bowman yesterday lodged an appeal against the two week suspension incurred at Warwick Farm on Tuesday.
Starcraft chasing Champion miler title
AJC Derby winner Starcraft will be chasing the Champion Miler of Europe title when he takes on Queen Elizabeth II Stakes winner Rakti a five time Group 1 winner and the Irish 2000 Guineas winner Dubawi at Newmarket on Saturday.
Caulfield Cup second acceptors
Racing Victoria Limited issued a statement announcing a record seven international horses still feature in the total of 89 second acceptors for the Carlton Draught Caulfield Cup on Saturday 15 October.
Hayes making immediate impact
David Hayes has made an immediate impact on his return to Australian racing with Barely A Moment giving him his 32nd Group 1 win of his career winning the Dubai Racing Club Cup (1400m) on Saturday
All the way win to Perlin in the Underwood
The Graeme Rogerson trained Perlin produced an all the way win to take out yesterdays Underwood Stakes at Caulfield from Our Smoking Joe and She's Justa Tad.
Collier Hill wins Irish St Leger
The Alan Swinbank trained Collier Hill ridden by Dean McKeown defeated The Whistling Teal by a 1/2 length while the old war horse Vinnie Roe's bid for a fourth consecutive Irish St Leger finished a further 2 lengths away in third place.
Foreign invaders set to arrive while Ace to miss Cox Plate
Japanese horse Eye Popper (JPN) will arrive in Melbourne on Tuesday 27 September along with another Carlton Draught Caulfield Cup aspirant Carte Diamond (USA). Arriving next week (Friday 23 September) will be South African champion Greys Inn (USA).
Nikolic Charged
Racing Victoria Stewards yesterday continued an inquiry that was adjourned from Flemington, on the 3rd September 2005, regarding stable rider for Lloyd Williams, Danny Nikolic’s riding tactics aboard Activation in the TCL Electronics Stakes.
Carael Boy and High Cee Dead-heat Newcastle Cup
The Bob Milligan trained eight-year-old Carael Boy and promising young stayer High Cee trained by the Cups King Bart Cummings dead-heated in yesterdays 99th running of the $175,000 Newcastle Gold Cup over 2300 metres.
Punters head to the bar after Hotel Grand win
Punters were left needing a drink after the Anthony Cummings trained Hotel Grand held off favourite Manton in the Hahn Premium Spring Stakes over 1600 metres at Newcastle yesterday.
Walter enjoys day out at Newcastle
Trainer Guy Walter went one better than his Doncaster Handicap trifecta at Newcastle yesterday when he provided the first four in the Inglis Tibbie Quality over 1400 metres.
Collate scores soft win in Cameron Handicap
Promising sprinter Collate capped off a great week for Allan Denham when he won as he liked in taking out the Hunter Star Motors Cameron Handicap over 1400 metres at Newcastle yesterday.
Sky makes offer on behalf of Racing Industry
Sky Channel yesterday put the ball in TVN’s court by proposing a solution that will give all Australian Pay TV subscribers access to Sydney and Victorian thoroughbred races in an effort to boost wagering turnover and benefit the entire Australian racing industry.
Ace to run in Caulfield Cup
Racing Victoria announced yesterday that leading Irish trainer Aidan O’Brien who had has previously flirted with the notion of travelling horses to the Melbourne Spring Carnival, will be making his first trip down under in 2005.
Childs booked for Sweet Stream
USA racing stable Team Valor has announced that jockey Greg Childs has been booked to ride Sweet Stream in the 2005 Melbourne Cup on November 1.
Cup Nominations Reduced to 151
The First Declarations of the 2005 Emirates Melbourne Cup has gone ahead with the original field of 251 nominations being reduced to 151.
French Raiders set for Melbourne Cup
Racing Victoria has announced arrangements are progressing to transport the French based runners should they decide to travel to Melbourne this spring.
Paratroopers wins again
The John Hawkes trained Paratroopers staked his claim as one of Sydneys best up and coming sprinters when he easily took out the Theo Marks Stakes over 1300 metres at Rosehill yesterday.
Television war no closer to resolution
A week after TABCORP Limited sent a proposal to ThoroughVision the "new pay TV" racing company not only rejected the proposal outright but also declared the offer by TABCORP was not worth the paper it was written on.
Manikato Stakes Day
Spring is certainly in the air with the running of the first group 1 race of the new racing season at Moonee Valley this afternoon.
Ownership disputes continue
Racing NSW has issued a press release announcing that Stewards will hold an inquiry into the racing ownership status of horses Perfect Promise and Our Egyptian Raine at RNSW Headquarters today, (Friday 9th Sept) at 2pm.
World's richest turf races
The Dubai Racing Club has announced a major increase in prize money for the Dubai World Cup meeting, further underlining it as the world’s richest day of horse racing.
French raider now certain for Melbourne Cup
The John Hammond trained Sweet Stream made it two wins from as many starts this time in with a 1 1/4 lengths win over the Aga Khan owned Kastoria with Songerie a further 2 lengths astern.
Racing Victoria promote from within
Racing Victoria Limited announced yesterday that Senior Stipendiary Steward Robert Cram has been appointed to the new position of Deputy Chairman of Stewards, Non-Raceday Integrity and Compliance, which he begins on 1 October.
Snitzel sizzles in trackwork
The Gerald Ryan trained Snitzel impressed when he had his first look at Moonee Valley yesterday ahead of Saturdays Group 1 Manikato Stakes.
NSW Handicapper lured to Singapore
Racing NSW announced yesterday that Senior Handicapper Mark Webbey is heading overseas after being appointed Chief Handicapper with the Singapore Turf Club.
Starcraft conquers France
AJC Derby winner Starcraft won his first Group 1 race in Europe with an all the way win overnight in taking out the Prix du Moulin at Longchamp.
Rodd rides treble on opening day
The new Hong Kong racing season kicked off yesterday at Sha Tin racecourse with former Queensland jockey Michael Rodd grabbing the headlines with a first up treble.
Vengence of Rain to bypass WS Cox Plate
Racing Victoria has announced Hong Kong trainer David Ferraris has abandoned his bid to travel Vengeance Of Rain (NZ) to Australia for the Cox Plate.
The Philadelphia Eagles sign wideout
The Philadelphia Eagles have signed wideout Darnerien McCants to a one-year contract. The former Washington Redskin was released last week after four seasons in the nations capital.
Confectioner on Cups Trail
The David Hayes trained Confectioner will be aimed at both the Caulfield and Melbourne Cups this year after returning form a 45 week spell to record the softest of group wins at Flemington yesterday.
Written Tycoon ownership dispute settled
The saga involving boom 3 year old Written Tycoon has finally concluded with the horse now set to take his place in the field for today’s running of the Group II $500,000 Ascot Vale Stakes over 1200 metres at Flemington.
Waterhouse loses appeal but has her $15,000 fine rescinded
Racing NSW has announced that the Appeal Panel has dismissed an appeal by licensed trainer Gai Waterhouse over the 'Love You Honey' case, but has varied the initial $15,000 fine.
Carael Boy wins the Wyong Cup
The Bob Milligan trained eight-year-old Carael Boy won the $150,000 Listed Wyong Rugby League Club Wyong Gold Cup over 2100 metres at Wyong.
Makybe given 58 kgs to lump
Dual Melbourne Cup winner Makybe Diva has been allotted 58 kgs by Racing Victoria Chief Handicapper Greg Carpenter.
Kitten's Joy heads 2005 Melbourne Cup weights
Kitten's Joy the Eclipse Award winner as America's outstanding turf star in 2004 tops the weights with 59 kgs for the 2005 Melbourne Cup from Australian Horse of the Year Makybe Diva who was given 58 kgs by Racing Victoria Chief Handicapper Greg Carpenter.
Johan's Toy runs away with Mona Lisa
The Guy Walter trained Johans Toy recorded the softest of wins when taking out the $75,000 Listed Vinery Stud Mona Lisa Stakes over 1350 metres at Wyong yesterday.
Will Makybe be set for an unprecedented third Melbourne Cup
Racing Victoria Limited’s Chief Handicapper Greg Carpenter will announce handicap weights for the 2005 Melbourne Cup and the 2005 Caulfield Cup at 11 AM EST today.
Will Makybe be set for an unprecedented third Melbourne Cup?
Racing Victoria Limited's Chief Handicapper Greg Carpenter will announce handicap weights for the 2005 Melbourne Cup and the 2005 Caulfield Cup at 11 AM EST tomorrow.
First up win for Alinghi
Champion Australian three-year-old filly Alinghi made a winning debut in the US when she easily took out the $US 200,000 G3 Ballston Spa Breeders' Cup run over 1700 metres at New York’s Saratoga racetrack.
Makybe sparkles in racetrack return
Dual Melbourne Cup winner Makybe Diva returned from a spell in impressive style when she produced a barnstorming finish to win the Group 2 Memsie Stakes over 1400 metres at Caulfield yesterday. The Lee Freedman trained reigning horse of the year was ridden to victory by Steven King with regular rider Glen Boss currently out suspended.
Iskander Racing secures Written Tycoon
Managing Director of Iskander Racing, Sheriff Iskander has announced the purchase of promising youngster Written Tycoon for an undisclosed seven figure sum.
Makybe Returns
Queen of the turf Makybe Diva begins her Spring campaign on Saturday in the $200,000 Group 2 Memsie Stakes over 1400metres at Caulfield. The dual Melbourne Cup winner is being aimed at the WS Cox Plate before attempting an unprecedented third Melbourne Cup.
Melbourne Cup confirmed for Carte Diamond
English trainer Brian Ellison has confirmed Carte Diamond will be aimed at the Melbourne Cup on the first Tuesday in November after the 4-year-old impressed on his return to the track.
Armee to miss Spring Carnival
The Gai Waterhouse trained Grand Armee will be sent to the spelling paddock after the seven year old Hennessy gelding failed to fire in a trial two weeks ago.
Sir Dex targets the Cups
Trainer Greg Hickman will target a Melbourne spring assault on the Caulfield and Melbourne Cups after Sir Dex won the Warwick Stakes on Saturday.
Vengeance Of Rain to trial in Hong Kong
Vengeance Of Rain, last season's Champion Middle Distance performer and Champion Stayer in Hong Kong will race in a specially conducted trial between races in Hong Kong to ensure he is in peak condition for the WS Cox Plate on October 22.
Begg and Smeardon Stables Decimated
Sydney trainer Grahame Begg has lost almost half his stable after Written Bloodstock advised the trainer via a fax, that a float would be sent to pick up 13 horses next Monday including Our Egyptian Raine, Written Tycoon, Perfect Promise, Dance The Waves and Dancing Daggers.
Melbourne Cup bound Distinction beaten
The Sir Michael Stoute trained Distinction was beaten into second place in his final race before heading to Melbourne for the Spring Carnival and a second tilt at the Melbourne Cup.
First up third for Melbourne Cup bound Vinnie Roe
The Dermott Weld trained Melbourne Cup hope Vinnie Roe ran a first up third at Leopardstown, Dublin, on Sunday as trainer Dermot Weld prepared his champion stayer for a final campaign which will culminate in one last tilt at the Melbourne Cup.
Godolphin team delight in Dubawi Success
The Godolphin team reports Dubawi proved himself the champion of Europe at a mile with a scintillating victory in the Group One Prix du Haras de Fresnay-Le-Buffard Jacques Le Marois at Deauville, France, on Sunday, August 14.
Boss Outed
Melbourne Cup winning jockey Glen Boss was suspended by Racing NSW stewards at Rosehill for his ride aboard Collate yesterday.
Hayes back with double
Two time Hong Kong premiership winning trainer, David Hayes announced his return to Australian racing with a double at Moonee Valley yesterday.
First of the Internationals Arrive
Racing Victoria announced four Japanese horses touched down at Tullamarine Airport on Friday morning to begin their Spring Racing Carnival assaults.
Vinnie Roe begins final campaign
The Dermot Weld trained Vinnie Roe will begin his quest for an unprecedented fifth Irish St Leger at Leopardstown on Sunday in preparation for one final tilt at the Melbourne Cup.
Grand Armee Spring Campaign In Doubt
The Gai Waterhouse trained NSW Horse of the Year Grand Armee's spring campaign is in serious doubt after the big black horse trialled abysmally yesterday at Randwick yesterday.
Starcraft to resume
Australian owned Starcraft trained by Newmarket based Luca Cumani has resumed training and is being set for a return to racing in the Group I, Prix du Moulin at Longchamp, Paris on September 14.
Punch getting ready for Melbourne Cup
The Noel Doyle trained Brisbane Cup placegetter Regal Punch will begin his bid for a Melbourne Cup campaign at Eagle Farm next week.
VRC Announce Prizemoney Increase
The Chief Executive of the Victoria Racing Club, Mr. Dale Monteith, yesterday announced a series of significant prizemoney increases in a press release.
Boss declares Stratum unbeatable
Melbourne Cup winning jockey Glen Boss declared Stratum a superstar after his first up fourth in the San Domenico Stakes at Randwick on Saturday.
Crop heading to Sydney
Reigning New Zealand Premiership winning jockey Lisa Crop will head to Sydney this weekend after accepting the mount on Carry On Cutie which is trained by Cox Plate winning trainer Graeme Rogerson.
Diva named Australian Champion Racehorse of the Year
Dual Melbourne Cup winner Makybe Diva (GB) capped off a memorable season on Wednesday night when voted the 2005 Australian Champion Racehorse of the Year, proudly presented by TVN.
Spring Racing Nominations Close
The Victoria Racing Club has issued a press release outlining the depth and quality of thoroughbred racing talent that has been nominated for the three Spring Racing Carnival features – the Carlton Draught Caulfield Cup (2400m), the Carlton Draught Cox Plate (2040m) and the Emirates Melbourne Cup (3200m).
Bowman outed
Sydney jockey Hugh Bowman was has suspended by Racing NSW Stewards yesterday at Gosford for careless riding.
Distinction books Melbourne Cup trip
The Sir Michael Stoute six-year-old Distinction will be making his second trip to Melbourne after holding on to win the Lady O Goodwood Cup run over 3200 metres by a half length as an 11/4 favourite. Ridden by Michael Kinane , the son of Danehill held Golden Quest in the run to the line with Millenary back in third.
Kitten's Joy takes out Firecracker
Last year's Eclipse Award winner for top male turf horse Kitten's Joy made a successful return to the track after an eight month injury layoff by scoring a comfortable one-length win in Monday's $274,000 Firecracker Breeders Cup Handicap (G2) at Churchill Downs.
Track record win for Azamour
The 5/2 race favourite Azamour smashed the mile-and-a-half track record at Newbury when he won the King George stakes by a length and a quarter from 50/1 outsider Norse Dancer.
Starcraft to have second scan
The Luca Cumani trained AJC Derby winner Starcraft will undergo a second scan to determine the extent of a pelvic injury sustained in the Group I Corale-Eclipse Stakes.
Boss returns with double
Group 1 jockey Glen Boss returned to race riding in Australia after an Asian sojourn with a double at the Canterbury meeting yesterday.
Pearson cleared to ride
Sydney apprentice William Pearson has been cleared by the board of Racing NSW to resume riding in trials and trackwork from next month subject to conditions.
Prebble to ride Leone Chiara in Monash
Hong Kong based jockey Brett Prebble has picked up the mount on the Danny O'Brien trained Leone Chiara in Saturday’s Listed Monash Stakes over 1100 metres at Caulfield.
Payne outrides claim
Michelle Payne rode her 60th metropolitan winner yesterday when she scored aboard Leroy The Boy in the $60,000 Marlborough Country Cup over 2040 metres.
Stormhill heading for Melbourne Cup
The Tim Martin trained Stormhill will be set for an assault on the Melbourne Spring Carnival after the three year old son of Danehill produced an all the way win to claim the XXXX Gold Grafton Cup yesterday.
Cutie to be aimed at Cox Plate
The Grame Rogerson trained filly Carry On Cutie will be set on a path towards the WS Cox Plate at Moonee Valley on October 22 this year with Rogerson hoping the filly can emulate the deeds of last seasons stable star Savabeel.
George Podmore passes away
Melbourne Cup winning jockey George Podmore passed away on Sunday afternoon aged 79 after a long battle with illness.
Katsidis heading south
Champion Queensland jockey Stathi Katsidis will be heading to Sydney to be the stable rider for Gerald Ryan next month. Katsidis has already been confirmed as the new rider for smart colt Snitzel.
Portland Singa takes out Brisbane Cup
New South Wales galloper Portland Singa claimed the Brisbane Cup at Eagle Farm yesterday.
Diva to return for Cox Plate
Trainer Lee Freedman has confirmed his star mare Makybe Diva will begin light work this week in preparation for a start in Australia's leading weight-for-age race, the Cox Plate at Moonee Valley.
Ballet Society the 'one to beat'
Steven King is so convinced filly Ballet Society is the one to beat in Monday's Stradbroke Handicap at Eagle Farm, he's been willing to punish his body for the last two weeks.
More Australian jockeys being questioned in Mauritius
Following last week's questioning of Brisbane jockey Jason Taylor by the ICAC (Independent Commission Against Corruption) in Mauritius, fellow Australian riders Brent Stanley and Danny Craven have also been aproached in relation, along with local riders Yashin Emamdee and Vinay Naiko.
Munce Hong Kong Bound
The Hong Kong Jockey Club has granted Sydney rider Chris Munce a three-month riding contract.
American stayer seeks Joy downunder
Connections of american stayer Kitten's Joy, the winner of eight of his 12 starts - two in Group I races - have confirmed his camp is targetting Australia's greatest race.
Injury forces Eremein to miss Derby, Spring
Eremein will miss Saturday's Queensland Derby and the spring in both Sydney and Melbourne following the announcement he will have surgery for bone chips in his right knee.
Freedman keeps it in the family
Trainer Lee Freedman has taken Makybe Diva's half-sister along quietly for two provincial wins and is now gearing up for Sandown this Saturday.
Perlin takes out Doomben Cup after tough week
After toughing it out in the lead-up week, New Zealand-born Perlin has taken out the his first career group win in the Brisbane Turf Club’s flagship event, the $385,342 Doomben Cup (Aus-G1) at Doomben racecourse on Saturday.
Quiet achiever heading for another Melbourne Cup
His name doesn't mean much to the average race-goer, but add in his distinctive black and white check, yellow sleeves, black and white checked cap racing silks, and then the name of the handsome chestnut,and multiple Group I winner, Saintly, and suddenly the name Dato Tan Chin Nam takes on a lot of meaning in racing lore.
Dwyer looks to the future
After retiring his stable star Regimental Gal earlier this week, Brisbane trainer Shaun Dwyer is looking to the future.
Demerger to take a spell before crack at Melbourne Cup
Adelaide Cup Winner Demerger will not be in the field for next month's Brisbane Cup at Doomben, as trainer Danny O'brien elects to give the mare a spell from her preparations.
Vinnie Roe on Golden Road to Cup Dream
Vinnie Roe, Dermot Weld's seven-year old Irish legend, has made the perfect start to his last season with an easy win in the Saval Begs Stakes at Leopardstown yesterday.
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